Washington High School of Information Technology is a magnet high school located in the Sherman Park neighborhood on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools system, and was founded in 1911.
Serving 402 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The WHS Information Technology school serves the southwest part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whs Information Technology's student population of 402 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing premier facilities and life-changing opportunities
School Rankings
Whs Information Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whs Information Technology is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1839 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
45-49%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
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 #1839 out of 1,962 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 40% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whs Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Whs Information Technology is 45-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Whs Information Technology?
402 students attend Whs Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Whs Information Technology students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whs Information Technology?
Whs Information Technology has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whs Information Technology part of?
Whs Information Technology is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Whs Information Technology located?
Whs Information Technology is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Uptown.
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