Malcolm Shabazz City High School is a four-year public alternative high school in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. It was named in honor of the activist Malcolm X, also known as Malcolm Shabazz.
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Shabazz-city 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shabazz-city High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shabazz-city High School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Shabazz-city High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shabazz-city High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1583 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
11%
9%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shabazz-city High School's ranking?
Shabazz-city High School is ranked #1583 out of 1,991 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shabazz-city High School?
The graduation rate of Shabazz-city High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shabazz-city High School?
114 students attend Shabazz-city High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shabazz-city High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shabazz-city High School?
Shabazz-city High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shabazz-city High School offer ?
Shabazz-city High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shabazz-city High School part of?
Shabazz-city High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Shabazz-city High School located?
Shabazz-city High School is located in the Sherman neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherman.
School Reviews
2 6/13/2016
If you are planning on sending your children to college, do not send them to this school. This school did not prepare me for higher education. This school does not teach students testing skills or basic classes. Students are left academically deficient in Math, Science, and English. ACT and state testing scores place Shabazz students at one of the lowest in the city. This school also does not hold a high standard for student conduct. I saw threats, bullying and even sexual harassment openly take place. I do believe that alternative education can be beneficial, but I don't believe that this school is a good place to place your children.
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