For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,901 students in 53213, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53213, WI are East High School and Macdowell Montessori School K3-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53213 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53213, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53213 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53213, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Milwaukee Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
53213, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
6415 West Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53213, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53213, WI include East High School and Macdowell Montessori School K3-12.
How many public high schools are located in 53213?
2 public high schools are located in 53213.
What is the racial composition of students in 53213?
53213 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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