Below Average
#1810 of 2,105 schools in WI
South Division High
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 49.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Division High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 9% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Division 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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 Accelerated AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 48 | 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 | 0.8 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
- #93 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 Division High is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Division High
South Division High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 842 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,810 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Division High
What grades does South Division High serve?
South Division High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Division High?
South Division High has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Division High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Division High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Division High rank in WI?
South Division High ranks #1,810 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South Division High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Division High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Division High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Division High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Division High a charter school?
No, South Division High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Division High a Title I school?
No, South Division High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Division High?
89.3% of students at South Division 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
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.2%
- Phone
- (414) 902-8300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.0%
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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