WIHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Milwaukee High School of the Arts — School Profile & District Info
High|Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee School District
Milwaukee, WI 53233
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
985
Student:Teacher
17.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
Milwaukee School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
80.0%
Phone
(414)934-7000School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
15-19%
Math Proficiency
<=5%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
42.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
293 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
8 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
153 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
205 test takers
Athletics
4 sports, 4 teams
50 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Worse than average in WITechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
993
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
61
87% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,815
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,907
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$22,151
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 24%State 50%Local 26%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$369,611
+5.0% 1yr+36.5% 5yr
Milwaukee, WI metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
27.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Uninsured residents
11.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
13,598
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
12,413
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
3,548 (29%)
Specific Learning Disability
2,135 (17%)
Autism
2,059 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,933 (16%)
Intellectual Disability
1,099 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
394 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
959
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee High School of the Arts currently enrolls 985 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WI.
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