Detention Center serves 21 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
76%
9%
White
5%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
6%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Detention Center?
21 students attend Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Detention Center students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detention Center?
Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Detention Center offer ?
Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Detention Center part of?
Detention Center is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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