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#481 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 23% in state

Reagan College Preparatory High

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4965 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 76% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Reagan College Preparatory High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency76%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 61% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reagan College Preparatory High 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$61,640

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·1,317 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salam SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.6 mi796Compare →
Greenfield HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–122.3 mi1,127Compare →
Audubon Technology and Communication HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–122.4 mi431Compare →
Carmen Hi Southeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–122.4 mi676Compare →

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
#3 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

Reagan College Preparatory High is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reagan College Preparatory High

Reagan College Preparatory High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 1,349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reagan College Preparatory High

What grades does Reagan College Preparatory High serve?

Reagan College Preparatory High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Reagan College Preparatory High?

Reagan College Preparatory High has an enrollment of approximately 1,349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan College Preparatory High?

The student-teacher ratio at Reagan College Preparatory High is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reagan College Preparatory High rank in WI?

Reagan College Preparatory High ranks #481 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Reagan College Preparatory High's MySchoolScout rating?

Reagan College Preparatory High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Reagan College Preparatory High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reagan College Preparatory High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Reagan College Preparatory High a charter school?

No, Reagan College Preparatory High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reagan College Preparatory High a Title I school?

No, Reagan College Preparatory High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reagan College Preparatory High?

56.1% of students at Reagan College Preparatory High 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
1,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 53221)
38,428
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.3
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 53221; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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