Below Average
#1916 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee High School of the Arts score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Milwaukee High School of the Arts 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
$20,306
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
62.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| Groppi HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Pathways HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 431 | 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.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #116 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milwaukee High School of the Arts is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee High School of the Arts is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 985 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee High School of the Arts
What grades does Milwaukee High School of the Arts serve?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 985 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank in WI?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts ranks #1,916 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee High School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee High School of the Arts has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Milwaukee High School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Milwaukee High School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milwaukee High School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee High School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
80.0% of students at Milwaukee High School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 985
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (414) 934-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53233)
- 14,412
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 22.3
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 53233; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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