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Bay View High

Public Grades 9-12

425^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 1% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Bay View High is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 956 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 415 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay View High has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Wisconsin over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Bay View High has had low graduation rates, ranging from 60.6% to 91.0%, and high dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 6.4%, which are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.7% to 73.9%, much higher than the state and district averages.

While Bay View High is struggling, some nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as Veritas High and Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus, are performing slightly better academically, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, these schools still rank relatively low statewide. The high rates of chronic absenteeism at Bay View High and nearby schools are a significant concern, as this can have a direct impact on student learning and academic achievement. While Bay View High's performance has been consistently low, the school's 91.0% four-year graduation rate in the most recent year suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and addressing the unique needs of the student population.

1,021

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,027

Per pupil spending ?

83.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207-2209

(414) 294-2400

District: Milwaukee School District

Feeder schools for Bay View High:

Elementary:	Allen-Field Elementary
	Clement Avenue Elementary
	Forest Home Elementary
	Kagel Elementary
	More...
	Lincoln Avenue Elementary
	Milwaukee Parkside School
	Riley Dual Language Montessori School
	Victory Elementary
	Whittier Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.4%

Hispanic:

29.4%

White:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 2nd percentile in 2008 → 1st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (11% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Wisconsin average (67% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school11%

District avg24%

Wisconsin avg48%

425^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 13High Schools in the Milwaukee School District

415^th of 426Milwaukee School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	1.8	425 of 431	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.9	408 of 410	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.3	451 of 466	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.9	442 of 462	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.7	441 of 457	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	1.3	434 of 452	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	1.6	430 of 445	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.9	434 of 450	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	0.6	426 of 438	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.3	429 of 437	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.2	263 of 281	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	1.4	279 of 292	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	2.9	272 of 287	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	1.8	261 of 275	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	1.5	355 of 358	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.9	355 of 355	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	10.8	121 of 126	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	4.4	329 of 335	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	2.6	255 of 255	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	2.5	375 of 380	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)4th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)2nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)1st percentile~ school

Female (2025)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies12%-36 vs state

English Language Arts10%-38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay View High	Public	9-12	2751 S Lenox St	Milwaukee	53207	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 294-2400	1,021	59	17.2	83.8%	72 (7.1%)	515 (50.4%)	300 (29.4%)	71 (7.0%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.9%)	1.8	425^th of 431 public high schools	1.4%					(n/a)	10.2			11.9	$15,027	$2,202	$12,824
Grandview High	Public	9-12	2745 S 13TH St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 672-1168	219	7	31.2	85.8%	15 (6.8%)	21 (9.6%)	159 (72.6%)	12 (5.5%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	1	427^th of 431 public high schools	0.9%					(n/a)	12.2			7.4	$15,307	$2,179	$13,128
South Division High	Public	9-12	1515 W Lapham Blvd	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-8300	923	67	13.8	83.6%	23 (2.5%)	229 (24.8%)	525 (56.9%)	124 (13.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.0%)								(n/a)				4.8	$17,383	$2,997	$14,386
South Accelerated Academy	Public	9-12	1515 W Lapham Blvd	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 773-9858	57	4	14.2	86.0%	0 (0.0%)	22 (38.6%)	31 (54.4%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)					$113,843	$1,552	$112,291
Bradley Technology High	Public	9-12	700 S Fourth St	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 212-2400	1,048	64	16.4	88.2%	28 (2.7%)	752 (71.8%)	171 (16.3%)	41 (3.9%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.7%)	1	428^th of 431 public high schools	0.7%		1.3	429^th of 431 public high schools	0.5%	1	8.8			7.0	$14,158	$2,308	$11,850
Carmen High Southeast Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2500 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 509-7800	679	14	48.5	99.3%	21 (3.1%)	41 (6.0%)	605 (89.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2.3	421^st of 431 public high schools	2.3%		6	417^th of 431 public high schools	3.2%	4	19.5	9.4	15.4	13.4	$14,539	$2,478	$12,061
Pulaski High	Public	9-12	2500 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-8900	1,041	59	17.7	76.9%	41 (3.9%)	335 (32.2%)	517 (49.7%)	111 (10.7%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.9%)	0.8	430^th of 431 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)			6.6	4.7	$15,428	$2,377	$13,050
Lad Lake Synergy School	Public	6-12	2820 W Grant St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 647-1771	22	5	4.4	81.8%	0 (0.0%)	14 (63.6%)	8 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$28,703	$2,464	$26,239
Veritas High	Public, Charter	9-12	3025 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Seeds of Health Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 389-5570	256	13	20.0	75.0%	20 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	235 (91.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.2	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		14.6	396^th of 431 public high schools	8.1%	7	35.2	21.1	14.1	25.9
Saint Francis High	Public	9-12	4225 S Lake Dr	Saint Francis	53235	Milwaukee County	Saint Francis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 747-3600	543	29	18.5	50.8%	222 (40.9%)	58 (10.7%)	194 (35.7%)	17 (3.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.5%)	8.1	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		12.7	402^nd of 431 public high schools	6.7%	5	23.7	22.0	23.7	26.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay View High

Is Bay View High a good school?

Bay View High ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Bay View High in?

Milwaukee School District

What is the racial makeup of Bay View High?

Students at Bay View High are 50% African American, 29% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Bay View High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,021 students attended Bay View High.

What schools feed into Bay View High?

Bay View High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allen-Field Elementary
Elementary : Clement Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Forest Home Elementary
Elementary : Kagel Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Milwaukee Parkside School
Elementary : Riley Dual Language Montessori School
Elementary : Victory Elementary
Elementary : Whittier Elementary

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