Serving 1,021 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,021 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay View Middle and High serves the southeast part of Milwaukee, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay View High School's student population of 1,021 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,021 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay View High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1891 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
61%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Redcats
Source: 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 #1891 out of 1,962 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay View High School?
The graduation rate of Bay View High School is 61%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Bay View High School?
1,021 students attend Bay View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bay View High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay View High School part of?
Bay View High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay View High School located?
Bay View High School is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay View.
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