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#1764 of 2,105 schools in WI

Shalom High

High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1749 N 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2019)
  • 34.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate34.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.5:1
District spending per student$18,815

Students at Shalom High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 10% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 16% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

87.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Shalom 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$30,300

Median home value

$122,100

Median rent

$803/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

41.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alliance School of MilwaukeeCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–120.5 mi155Compare →
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–120.7 mi431Compare →
Groppi HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.8 mi102Compare →
Milwaukee High School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified4.19–120.8 mi985Compare →

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
#82 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

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

About Shalom High

Shalom High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,764 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shalom High

What grades does Shalom High serve?

Shalom High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shalom High?

Shalom High has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shalom High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shalom High is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shalom High rank in WI?

Shalom High ranks #1,764 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Shalom High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shalom High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Shalom High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shalom High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Shalom High a charter school?

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

Is Shalom High a Title I school?

No, Shalom High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shalom High?

87.3% of students at Shalom 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
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
4-Year Graduation
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 53205)
9,091
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
28.4
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 53205; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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