South Division High School

1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, South Division High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 51% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Division High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

South Division High School's student population of 807 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

South Division High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Division High School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Division High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Division High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Division High School 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Division High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
4%
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Hispanic
53%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Division High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Division High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of South Division High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
51%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Division High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Division High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Division High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Division High School's ranking?
South Division High School is ranked #1922 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Division High School?
The graduation rate of South Division High School is 51%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Division High School?
807 students attend South Division High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Division High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Division High School?
South Division High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Division High School offer ?
South Division High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Division High School part of?
South Division High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is South Division High School located?
South Division High School is located in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Mitchell Street.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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