Wisconsin Career Academy serves 292 students in grades 6-12.
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 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
43%
9%
White
15%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wisconsin Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Wisconsin Career Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Career Academy?
292 students attend Wisconsin Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wisconsin Career Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisconsin Career Academy?
Wisconsin Career Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Career Academy offer ?
Wisconsin Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wisconsin Career Academy part of?
Wisconsin Career Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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