South Division High School is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. South Division is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, South Division 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 39%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Division High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Division High School's student population of 842 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Rankings
South Division 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 South Division 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
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
54%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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 South Division High School's ranking?
South Division High School is ranked #1922 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Division High School?
The graduation rate of South Division High School is 51%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Division High School?
842 students attend South Division High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Division High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Division High School?
South Division High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Division High School offer ?
South Division High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Division High School part of?
South Division High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is South Division High School located?
South Division High School is located in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Mitchell Street.
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