Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Community 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
86%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
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 43% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community High School?
The graduation rate of Community High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community High School?
236 students attend Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Community High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community High School?
Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community High School offer ?
Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community High School part of?
Community High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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