Casimir Pulaski High School is a public high school located on 2500 W Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Casimir Pulaski is part of the Milwaukee Public School system. The school had 1600 students during the 2004–2005 school year. Pulaski is a large high school located on Milwaukee's south side.
Serving 1,041 students in grades 9-12, Pulaski 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pulaski High serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pulaski High School's student population of 1,041 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,041 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
School Motto
Diverse, Global Education for Every Student
School Rankings
Pulaski High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
58%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski High School's ranking?
Pulaski High School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pulaski High School?
The graduation rate of Pulaski High School is 58%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Pulaski High School?
1,041 students attend Pulaski High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pulaski High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pulaski High School?
Pulaski High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pulaski High School offer ?
Pulaski High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pulaski High School part of?
Pulaski High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Pulaski High School located?
Pulaski High School is located in the Southgate neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Southgate.
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