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#1222 of 2,105 schools in WI
South Accelerated Academy
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Accelerated Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Accelerated 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$43,645
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Division HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Bradley Technology HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 999 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #24 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
South Accelerated Academy is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Accelerated Academy
South Accelerated Academy is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 48 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Accelerated Academy
What grades does South Accelerated Academy serve?
South Accelerated Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Accelerated Academy rank in WI?
South Accelerated Academy ranks #1,222 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South Accelerated Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Accelerated Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 South Accelerated Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Accelerated Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is South Accelerated Academy a charter school?
No, South Accelerated Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Accelerated Academy a Title I school?
No, South Accelerated Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Accelerated Academy?
87.5% of students at South Accelerated 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
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 773-9858
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53204)
- 40,008
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 53204; 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, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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