For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 863 students in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Historic Mitchell Street are South Accelerated Academy and South Division High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Accelerated Academy, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
South Division High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI include South Accelerated Academy and South Division High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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