Innovative High School

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 (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <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)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (WI)
<50%
40%
(18-19)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
47%
9%
White
16%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
60-64%
90%
(22-23)
60.1%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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%.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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