Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy

2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is 0.20, 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
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
≤20%
43%
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(18-19)
≤20%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
2%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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35-39%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
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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 schools are Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy often compared to?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Groppi High School, Lad Lake Synergy School, North Division 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 43% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
The graduation rate of Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
112 students attend Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy offer ?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy part of?
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.

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5   6/9/2015
Hi my name Is Dodgonia I was looking at your school testing an things. I was just wondering if this school have any sports or afternoon events
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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