For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,994 students in 53209, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53209, WI are Assata High School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and King International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53209 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King International, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53209, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Assata High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
King International
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,226 students
53209, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 181 students
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Grades: 6-10
| 622 students
2315 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
1220 W Atkinson
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Grades: 8
| 14 students
4858 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
North Point Lighthouse Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4200 W Douglas Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Grades: PK-7
| 341 students
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
4310 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53209, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53209, WI include Assata High School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and King International.
How many public high schools are located in 53209?
5 public high schools are located in 53209.
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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