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#469 of 571 private schools in WI
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
High School · Milwaukee, WI
A private high school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.
9700 W GRANTOSA DR, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 12% vs WI 34% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs WI 36% (2025)
- 17.9:1 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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Milwaukee Lutheran 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,523
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53222; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,894 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee School of LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Upgrade Media Arts SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Milwaukee Lutheran High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 858 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Lutheran High School
What grades does Milwaukee Lutheran High School serve?
Milwaukee Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Lutheran High School?
Milwaukee Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Lutheran High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Lutheran High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Milwaukee Lutheran High School rank in WI?
Milwaukee Lutheran High School ranks #469 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lutheran High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Lutheran High School has 12% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Milwaukee Lutheran High School a private school?
Yes, Milwaukee Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Milwaukee Lutheran High School a religious school?
Milwaukee Lutheran High School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 461-6000
- Area population (ZIP 53222)
- 24,400
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 53222; 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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