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#178 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 31% of private schools

St Thomas More High School

High School

2601 E MORGAN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Private

Enrollment

533

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#178 of 571

In Milwaukee

#25 of 74

public schools

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St Thomas More High School

7.0/10

High School in Milwaukee · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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About St Thomas More High School

St Thomas More High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI. St Thomas More High School serves approximately 533 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Thomas More High School show 49% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.5 pts above WI schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • WI avg 5.5

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas More High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Thomas More High School compares to 46 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
22.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
533
This School
vs
581
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 49.5% vs 0%
White 40.5% vs 0%
Asian 5.1% vs 0%
Black 3.9% vs 0%
St Thomas More High School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Thomas More High School (this school) 7.0
Bay View High 4.2
Grandview High 4.2
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus 3.7
Pulaski High 4.8
South Division High 4.5
South Accelerated Academy 6.1
Bradley Technology High 3.9
Reagan College Preparatory High 7.9
Veritas High 6.6
Lad Lake Synergy School 8.3
Audubon Technology and Communication High 3.4
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 5.8
Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth 5.5
Tenor High 6.1
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 2.5
Escuela Verde 6.5
Golda Meir School 5.8
Milwaukee Academy of Science 4.2
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 4.1

Showing 20 of 46 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 533
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 48.8% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
33.8% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 47.9% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
35.6% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 49.5%
White 40.5%
Asian 5.1%
Black 3.9%
Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2601 E MORGAN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas More High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Bay View High (rated 4.2/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Cudahy High (rated 3.9/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Cudahy), a more accessible option. Additionally, Saint Francis High (rated 3.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Francis), a more accessible option. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Deer Creek Intermediate Saint Francis 0.1 mi 6.8
Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee 0.5 mi 5.8
Willow Glen Primary School Saint Francis 0.8 mi 7.6
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies Milwaukee 1.0 mi 5.9
Clement Avenue Elementary Milwaukee 0.9 mi 5.0
Lincoln Elementary Cudahy 1.4 mi 5.7
Saint Francis High Saint Francis 1.4 mi 3.4
Humboldt Park Elementary Milwaukee 1.4 mi 5.2
Bay View High Milwaukee 1.5 mi 4.2
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cudahy 1.6 mi 7.5
Bay View Montessori School Milwaukee 1.5 mi 7.8
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee 1.6 mi 5.5
ST LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee 1.8 mi 6.9
Burdick Elementary Milwaukee 1.7 mi 4.7
Milwaukee Parkside School Milwaukee 1.6 mi 4.8
Downtown Montessori Milwaukee 1.9 mi 7.9
Cudahy Middle Cudahy 2.5 mi 5.3
Kosciuszko Elementary Cudahy 2.3 mi 7.2
Cudahy High Cudahy 2.2 mi 3.9
Whittier Elementary Milwaukee 2.1 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,576

Median Home Value

$228,500

Median Rent

$1,145/mo

Population

34,536

College Educated

45.1%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

37.1

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Wrightstown High Wrightstown, WI 7.1
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Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High Whitehall, WI 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas More High School

What grades does St Thomas More High School serve?

St Thomas More High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas More High School?

St Thomas More High School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More High School rank in WI?

St Thomas More High School ranks #178 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Thomas More High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 St Thomas More High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas More High School has 49% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Thomas More High School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Thomas More High School a religious school?

St Thomas More High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
533
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County

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