Whs Information Technology
Tel:
(414)875-6000
- Whs Information Technology serves 662 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Whs Information Technology places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Whs Information Technology's student population of 662 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 662 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Whs Information Technology's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whs Information Technology is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1978 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 90% | 9% |
| White | 2% | 70% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 45-49% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milwaukee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whs Information Technology is Felmers O Chaney Correctional Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 497 students
0.3 miles
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414)445-1000 0.3 PK-8 497 - Milwaukee Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 501 students
0.5 miles
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414)445-8020 0.5 PK-8 501 - Milwaukee Hi-mount Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 254 students
0.6 miles
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414)875-2700 0.6 PK-8 254 - Milwaukee Metcalfe Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 278 students
0.6 miles
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414)874-3600 0.6 PK-8 278 - Milwaukee Milwaukee French Immersion Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
0.6 miles
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414)874-8400 0.6 PK-5 578
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