For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 361 students in 53208, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53208, WI are Transition High School, Groppi High School and Pathways High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53208 have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Transition High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 171 students
53208, Wisconsin 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
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 112 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 151 students
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53208, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53208, WI include Transition High School, Groppi High School and Pathways High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53208?
3 public high schools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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