New Horizons For Learning

1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, New Horizons For Learning 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Horizons For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

New Horizons For Learning's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of New Horizons For Learning is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
<50%
43%
(17-18)
≥50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
54%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons For Learning?
The graduation rate of New Horizons For Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Horizons For Learning?
24 students attend New Horizons For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of New Horizons For Learning students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons For Learning?
New Horizons For Learning has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Horizons For Learning offer ?
New Horizons For Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Horizons For Learning part of?
New Horizons For Learning is part of Shorewood School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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