Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Professional Learning Institute 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

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
15:1
13:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
16%
14%

Black
60%
9%

White
19%
67%

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



Graduation Rate
(12-13)21-39%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
≤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 Professional Learning Institute?
The graduation rate of Professional Learning Institute is 21-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Professional Learning Institute?
77 students attend Professional Learning Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Professional Learning Institute students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional Learning Institute?
Professional Learning Institute has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Professional Learning Institute offer ?
Professional Learning Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Professional Learning Institute part of?
Professional Learning Institute is part of Milwaukee School District.
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