Best 53226 Wisconsin Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 282 students in 53226, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53226, WI are Vel R Phillips School and Wauwatosa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53226 have a Graduation Rate of 45%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vel R Phillips School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53226, WI Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53226 Wisconsin

53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Grades: 11-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53226, WI include Vel R Phillips School and Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 53226, WI?
2 public high schools are located in 53226, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226, WI?
53226, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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