High Schools in Milwaukee School District

The Milwaukee School District encompasses 34 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. The district faces significant challenges, with stark disparities in academic performance across its schools. While a few standout institutions like Reagan College Preparatory High and Milwaukee School of Languages demonstrate strong results, many other schools struggle with single-digit proficiency rates in core subjects.

The district's overall four-year graduation rate is 91.0%, and the dropout rate is 1.3%. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, ranging from 17.7% to 53.8% across the schools. Economically disadvantaged students make up a significant portion of the district, with the majority of schools having over 56% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage appears to be linked to lower academic achievement, highlighting the challenges faced by these students.

Funding disparities may also contribute to the performance gaps, as spending per student varies widely from $12,405 to $93,333, with most schools spending between $14,000 and $18,000 per student. Student-teacher ratios range from 8.6 to 75.1 students per teacher, with most schools falling between 12 and 22 students per teacher. These findings suggest that targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation could be crucial in addressing the educational inequities within the Milwaukee School District.