Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Whs Information Technology 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whs Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whs Information Technology's student population of 500 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whs Information Technology 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 Whs Information Technology is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
90%
9%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whs Information Technology's ranking?
Whs Information Technology is ranked #1848 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whs Information Technology often compared to?
Whs Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Obama School Of Career And Technical Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whs Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Whs Information Technology is 50-54%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whs Information Technology?
500 students attend Whs Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whs Information Technology students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whs Information Technology?
Whs Information Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whs Information Technology offer ?
Whs Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whs Information Technology part of?
Whs Information Technology is part of Milwaukee School District.
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