Cornerstone Academy serves 95 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
95%
9%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)50-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornerstone Academy?
The graduation rate of Cornerstone Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy?
95 students attend Cornerstone Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cornerstone Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Academy offer ?
Cornerstone Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cornerstone Academy part of?
Cornerstone Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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