Serving 79 students in grades 9-12, Centro Hispano 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
78%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centro Hispano High School?
The graduation rate of Centro Hispano High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centro Hispano High School?
79 students attend Centro Hispano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Centro Hispano High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Centro Hispano High School offer ?
Centro Hispano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centro Hispano High School part of?
Centro Hispano High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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