Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Transition 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (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
Transition High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Transition High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Transition High School is 0.12, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
94%
9%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 Transition High School?
The graduation rate of Transition High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Transition High School?
101 students attend Transition High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Transition High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transition High School?
Transition High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Transition High School offer ?
Transition High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Transition High School part of?
Transition High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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