For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,334 students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public high school in Rufus King is King International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King International, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority 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 Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King International
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI include King International.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee public high schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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