For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,360 students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public high school in Root Creek is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with 51% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6215 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI include Hamilton High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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