Serving 312 students in grades 9-12, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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 Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%

Black
97%
9%

White
1%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-69%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is ranked #1922 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
312 students attend Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy offer ?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy part of?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is part of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy located?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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