Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Innovative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Innovative High School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Innovative High School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.1%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Innovative High School often compared to?
Innovative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Wisconsin Center, East High School, Shabazz-city High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovative High School?
The graduation rate of Innovative High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Innovative High School?
138 students attend Innovative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Innovative High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovative High School?
Innovative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative High School offer ?
Innovative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovative High School part of?
Innovative High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovative High School located?
Innovative High School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.
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