Milwaukee Spectrum School (Closed 2009)

Milwaukee Spectrum School serves 101 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
97%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Milwaukee Spectrum School?
101 students attend Milwaukee Spectrum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Milwaukee Spectrum School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milwaukee Spectrum School?
Milwaukee Spectrum School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee Spectrum School offer ?
Milwaukee Spectrum School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Milwaukee Spectrum School part of?
Milwaukee Spectrum School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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