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#178 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 31% of private schools

St Thomas More High School

High School · Milwaukee, WI

A private high school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

2601 E MORGAN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53207

  • Math 49% vs WI 34% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs WI 36% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment533
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
34%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
36%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas More High School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$79,576

Median home value

$228,500

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic49.5%
White40.5%
Asian5.1%
Black3.9%
Native American0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saint Francis HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–121.4 mi554Compare →
Bay View HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.5 mi956Compare →
Cudahy HighEnrollment path unverified3.99–122.2 mi678Compare →
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.4 mi1,379Compare →

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.

St Thomas More High School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas More High School

St Thomas More High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 533 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 53207)
34,536
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 53207; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22

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