Bay View High School

2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 904 students in grades 9-12, Bay View 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bay View High School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Bay View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay View High School is 0.68, which is more 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)
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
38%
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≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
13%
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Black
44%
9%
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White
12%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Bay View High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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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 Bay View High School's ranking?
Bay View High School is ranked #1848 out of 1,984 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay View High School?
The graduation rate of Bay View High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bay View High School?
904 students attend Bay View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bay View High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay View High School?
Bay View High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay View High School offer ?
Bay View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay View High School part of?
Bay View High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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