Serving 148 students in grades 1-12, Wings Academy 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
28%
9%
White
47%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wings Academy?
The graduation rate of Wings Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wings Academy?
148 students attend Wings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wings Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings Academy?
Wings Academy has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wings Academy offer ?
Wings Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Wings Academy part of?
Wings Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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