Whs Information Technology

2525 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Whs Information Technology 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whs Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Whs Information Technology's student population of 417 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Whs Information Technology 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 Whs Information Technology is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
39%
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≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whs Information Technology 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.
≤10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whs Information Technology 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
1%
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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0.21
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35-39%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whs Information Technology 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 Whs Information Technology's ranking?
Whs Information Technology is ranked #1872 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whs Information Technology often compared to?
Whs Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Obama School Of Career And Technical Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whs Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Whs Information Technology is 35-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whs Information Technology?
417 students attend Whs Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Whs Information Technology students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whs Information Technology?
Whs Information Technology has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whs Information Technology offer ?
Whs Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whs Information Technology part of?
Whs Information Technology is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Whs Information Technology located?
Whs Information Technology is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Uptown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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