Assata High School

3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Assata High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Assata High School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Assata High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Assata High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#344 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
38%
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<50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
94%
9%
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White
n/a
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Assata High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Assata 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assata High School's ranking?
Assata High School is ranked #344 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Assata High School often compared to?
Assata High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Assata High School?
The graduation rate of Assata High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Assata High School?
95 students attend Assata High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Assata High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Assata High School?
Assata High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Assata High School offer ?
Assata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Assata High School part of?
Assata High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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