Bay View High School

2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, Bay View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 49% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bay View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Bay View High School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bay View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay View High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1903 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bay View High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bay View High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bay View High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Bay View High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
49%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bay View High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bay View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bay View High School's ranking?
Bay View High School is ranked #1903 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay View High School?
The graduation rate of Bay View High School is 49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bay View High School?
945 students attend Bay View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bay View High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay View High School?
Bay View High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay View High School offer ?
Bay View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay View High School part of?
Bay View High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay View High School located?
Bay View High School is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay View.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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