For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,898 students in 53233, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53233, WI are Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth, Milwaukee High School Of The Arts and Milwaukee Academy Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53233 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53233, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53233 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milwaukee Academy Of Science, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53233, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53233, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1706 West Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Gr: 11-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2430 West Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Project School To Work (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Gr: 9-12
Project Stay Project Success Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Gr: 9-12
2020 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53233, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53233, WI include Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth, Milwaukee High School Of The Arts and Milwaukee Academy Of Science.
How many public high schools are located in 53233?
4 public high schools are located in 53233.
What is the racial composition of students in 53233?
53233 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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