Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth's student population of 101 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
79%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth's ranking?
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth is ranked #456 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth?
The graduation rate of Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth is 11-19%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth?
101 students attend Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth?
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth offer ?
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth part of?
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth located?
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Westown.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
Staff is wonderful work hard with students and parents.
5 8/1/2011
My Name is jennifer and I went to this school 11 yrs and I LOVED IT it was the best!!!!!!!
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