For the 2026 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)
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).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.