Madison University High School is a high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system. It changed its name in 1996 to reflect a higher emphasis on meeting academic standards.
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, James Madison Academic Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The James Madison Academic Campus serves the northwest part of Milwaukee, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Academic Campus's student population of 468 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students to be Future Ready!
School Rankings
James Madison Academic Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Academic Campus is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
58%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Academic Campus's ranking?
James Madison Academic Campus is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are James Madison Academic Campus often compared to?
James Madison Academic Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Harold S Vincent School Of Agricultural Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Madison Academic Campus?
The graduation rate of James Madison Academic Campus is 58%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend James Madison Academic Campus?
468 students attend James Madison Academic Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of James Madison Academic Campus students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Madison Academic Campus offer ?
James Madison Academic Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Madison Academic Campus part of?
James Madison Academic Campus is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is James Madison Academic Campus located?
James Madison Academic Campus is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.
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