Best 53233 Wisconsin Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,070 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53233, WI Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53233 Wisconsin

53233, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
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
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Gr: 6-12
609 N 8th St
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
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Gr: 9-12
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Gr: 9-12
2020 W Wells St
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
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?
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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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