Work & Learning High School serves 101 students in grades 11-12.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
42%
9%
White
25%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Work & Learning High School?
The graduation rate of Work & Learning High School is 20%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Work & Learning High School?
101 students attend Work & Learning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Work & Learning High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Work & Learning High School offer ?
Work & Learning High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Work & Learning High School part of?
Work & Learning High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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