North Division High School

1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, North Division High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Division High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

North Division High School's student population of 381 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

North Division High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Division High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1692 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
38%
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≤20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
93%
9%
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White
1%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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0.14
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30-34%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Division High School's ranking?
North Division High School is ranked #1692 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North Division High School often compared to?
North Division High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Division High School?
The graduation rate of North Division High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Division High School?
381 students attend North Division High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Division High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Division High School?
North Division High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Division High School offer ?
North Division High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Division High School part of?
North Division High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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