Northwest Secondary School serves 327 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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 6-12
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
92%
9%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Secondary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest Secondary School?
327 students attend Northwest Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northwest Secondary School students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Secondary School?
Northwest Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Secondary School offer ?
Northwest Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northwest Secondary School part of?
Northwest Secondary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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