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#1015 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 48% in state
Veritas High
High School · Seeds of Health Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A Seeds of Health Inc charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3025 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Veritas High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 22% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Veritas 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$49,207
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Hi Southeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Pulaski HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Audubon Technology and Communication HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Lad Lake Synergy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Seeds of Health Inc
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Veritas High is listed in Seeds of Health Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veritas High
Veritas High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Seeds of Health Inc, serving approximately 255 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veritas High
What grades does Veritas High serve?
Veritas High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Veritas High?
Veritas High has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veritas High rank in WI?
Veritas High ranks #1,015 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Veritas High's MySchoolScout rating?
Veritas High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Veritas High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veritas High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Veritas High a charter school?
Yes, Veritas High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Veritas High a Title I school?
No, Veritas High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veritas High?
74.1% of students at Veritas 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (414) 389-5570
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53215)
- 58,375
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 53215; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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