Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Shalom 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 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 20:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shalom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Shalom High School's student population of 120 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shalom High School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
92%
9%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
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?
≤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 Shalom High School?
The graduation rate of Shalom High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shalom High School?
120 students attend Shalom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shalom High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shalom High School?
Shalom High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shalom High School offer ?
Shalom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shalom High School part of?
Shalom High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Shalom High School located?
Shalom High School is located in the Triangle neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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