Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is a Milwaukee Public Schools district school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is located at 1017 North 12th Street.
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning's student population of 431 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning 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 Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
88%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning's ranking?
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning?
The graduation rate of Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning is 20-29%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning?
431 students attend Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning?
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning offer ?
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning part of?
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning located?
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning is located in the Avenues West neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Avenues West.
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