For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,083 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Midtown are Groppi High School and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milwaukee High School Of The Arts, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI include Groppi High School and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee public high schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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