Below Average
#1689 of 2,105 schools in WI
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2320 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 10% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$28,995
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Trainers AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| North Division HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Believers in Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #68 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
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 117 students in grades 9th-12th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
What grades does Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy serve?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy rank in WI?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy ranks #1,689 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy a charter school?
No, Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy a Title I school?
No, Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
97.4% of students at Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 874-0283
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53206)
- 20,219
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 53206; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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