Below Average
#1779 of 2,105 schools in WI
South Milwaukee High
High School · South Milwaukee School District · South Milwaukee, WI
A high school in South Milwaukee, WI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Milwaukee High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Milwaukee 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$70,146
Median home value
$216,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Cudahy HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Oak Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,223 | Compare → |
| Saint Francis HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 554 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Milwaukee High is listed in South Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Milwaukee High
South Milwaukee High is a public high school in South Milwaukee, WI, part of South Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 979 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Milwaukee High
What grades does South Milwaukee High serve?
South Milwaukee High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Milwaukee High?
South Milwaukee High has an enrollment of approximately 979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Milwaukee High rank in WI?
South Milwaukee High ranks #1,779 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South Milwaukee High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Milwaukee High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Milwaukee High a charter school?
No, South Milwaukee High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Milwaukee High a Title I school?
No, South Milwaukee High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Milwaukee High?
51.5% of students at South Milwaukee 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
- 979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (414) 766-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53172)
- 20,547
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 53172; 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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