For the 2024 school year, there are 71 public high schools serving 43,370 students in Milwaukee County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Milwaukee County, WI are Whitefish Bay High School, East High School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Milwaukee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Milwaukee County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Reagan College Preparatory High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Milwaukee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
East High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Milwaukee Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #44.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Reagan College Preparatory High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4965 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Assata High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Escuela Verde
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3628 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-4704
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-4704
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1212.
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center
Alternative School
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1515.
Nicolet High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1616.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 E Puetz Rd
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6210
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,132 students
Rank: #1818.
Greendale High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Southway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #1919.
West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #2020.
King International
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #2121.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #2222.
Whitnall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #2323.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2424.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2525.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #2626.
Veritas High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #2727.
Hapa-hmong American Peace K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2828.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #2929.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #3030.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Grandview High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2745 S 13th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1168
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1168
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
James E Dottke Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
North Division High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
South Division High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Vincent High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7501 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
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Milwaukee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
Academy Of Learning & Leadership (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Afro Urban Institute High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 85
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 181 students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Aurora Weier Edl Cente High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Capitol West Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Carter School Of Excellence (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Centro Hispano High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1645 South 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cities Project High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Grades: 9-10
| 63 students
Connects Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Charter School
6201 South Barland Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 766-5090
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 766-5090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Daniels University Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Dubois High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Grades: 6-10
| 622 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Milwaukee County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Milwaukee County, WI include Whitefish Bay High School, East High School and Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Milwaukee County, WI?
71 public high schools are located in Milwaukee County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee County, WI?
Milwaukee County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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