Tenor High School

918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Bottom 50%
Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Tenor 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Tenor High School's student population of 627 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
627 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Tenor 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 Tenor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1804 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tenor High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tenor 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.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tenor 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 Tenor 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
25:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tenor High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tenor High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tenor 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 Tenor High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tenor High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tenor High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tenor High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Tenor High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tenor 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
68%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tenor 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 (20-21)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tenor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenor High School's ranking?
Tenor High School is ranked #1804 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenor High School?
The graduation rate of Tenor High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tenor High School?
627 students attend Tenor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tenor High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenor High School?
Tenor High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tenor High School offer ?
Tenor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tenor High School part of?
Tenor High School is part of Seeds Of Health Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Tenor High School located?
Tenor High School is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Westown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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