Milwaukee County Youth Education Center (Closed 2024)

949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center serves 22 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(11-12)
<50%
49%
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(11-12)
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milwaukee County Youth Education Center 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
91%
9%
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White
n/a
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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(19-20)
<50%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukee County Youth Education Center?
The graduation rate of Milwaukee County Youth Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Milwaukee County Youth Education Center?
22 students attend Milwaukee County Youth Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Milwaukee County Youth Education Center students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukee County Youth Education Center?
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee County Youth Education Center offer ?
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukee County Youth Education Center part of?
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukee County Youth Education Center located?
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Westown.

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