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#429 of 571 private schools in WI
Marquette University High School
High School · Milwaukee, WI
A private high school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.
3401 W WISCONSIN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Math 81% vs WI 34% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs WI 36% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Marquette University High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,585
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Groppi HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee High School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 985 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marquette University High School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Marquette University High School
Marquette University High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 893 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marquette University High School
What grades does Marquette University High School serve?
Marquette University High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marquette University High School?
Marquette University High School has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette University High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Marquette University High School rank in WI?
Marquette University High School ranks #429 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Marquette University High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marquette University High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marquette University High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marquette University High School has 81% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Marquette University High School a private school?
Yes, Marquette University High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Marquette University High School a religious school?
Marquette University High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 893
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 933-7220
- Area population (ZIP 53208)
- 27,407
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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