Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Innovative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovative High School's student population of 132 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Innovative High School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
38%
9%
White
17%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Innovative High School often compared to?
Innovative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Wisconsin Center, East High School, Shabazz-city High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovative High School?
The graduation rate of Innovative High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Innovative High School?
132 students attend Innovative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Innovative High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovative High School?
Innovative High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative High School offer ?
Innovative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative High School part of?
Innovative High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovative High School located?
Innovative High School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.
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