Groppi High School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(414) 934-8200
Groppi High School serves 140 students in grades 9-12.
Groppi High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Groppi High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Groppi High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 140 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Groppi High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Groppi High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 87% | 9% |
| White | 2% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milwaukee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Groppi High School is Reagan College Preparatory High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Burdick Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whittier Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee Whittier Elementary School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 220 students10
0.6 miles
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400 0.6 PK-5 220 - Milwaukee Burdick Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 630 students10
0.8 miles
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200 0.8 PK-8 630 - Milwaukee Bay View Montessori School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 282 students10
1.3 miles
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700 1.3 PK-4 282 - Milwaukee Ideal Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 323 students10
1.3 miles
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600 1.3 PK-8 323 - Milwaukee Milwaukee Parkside School Math: 14% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 805 students10
1.3 miles
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600 1.3 PK-8 805
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