Work Institute High School serves 186 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
97%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Work Institute High School?
The graduation rate of Work Institute High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Work Institute High School?
186 students attend Work Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Work Institute High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Work Institute High School?
Work Institute High School has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Work Institute High School offer ?
Work Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Work Institute High School part of?
Work Institute High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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