Tenor High School

918 Vel R. Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Bottom 50%
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Tenor 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tenor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Tenor High School's student population of 521 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Tenor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenor High School is 0.50, 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)
#1739 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
67%
13%
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Black
22%
9%
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White
8%
68%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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75-79%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenor High School's ranking?
Tenor High School is ranked #1739 out of 1,984 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenor High School?
The graduation rate of Tenor High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tenor High School?
521 students attend Tenor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tenor High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenor High School?
Tenor High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tenor High School offer ?
Tenor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tenor High School part of?
Tenor High School is part of Seeds Of Health Inc School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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