Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Milwaukee Excel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
82%
9%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)11-19%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
<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 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukee Excel High School?
The graduation rate of Milwaukee Excel High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Milwaukee Excel High School?
131 students attend Milwaukee Excel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Milwaukee Excel High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukee Excel High School?
Milwaukee Excel High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee Excel High School offer ?
Milwaukee Excel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Milwaukee Excel High School part of?
Milwaukee Excel High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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