Below Average
#1812 of 2,105 schools in WI
Whs Information Technology
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2525 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whs Information Technology score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 7% (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
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whs Information Technology 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$45,268
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transition HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| St Coletta Day School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,894 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #95 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
Whs Information Technology is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whs Information Technology
Whs Information Technology is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whs Information Technology
What grades does Whs Information Technology serve?
Whs Information Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whs Information Technology?
Whs Information Technology has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whs Information Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Whs Information Technology is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whs Information Technology rank in WI?
Whs Information Technology ranks #1,812 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Whs Information Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Whs Information Technology 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 Whs Information Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whs Information Technology has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Whs Information Technology a charter school?
No, Whs Information Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whs Information Technology a Title I school?
No, Whs Information Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whs Information Technology?
87.1% of students at Whs Information Technology 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 875-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53210)
- 24,605
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 53210; 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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