Serving 35 students in grades 6-12, Cyd - Career Youth Development ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 91% 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 6-12
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
91%
9%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cyd - Career Youth Development?
The graduation rate of Cyd - Career Youth Development is 21-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cyd - Career Youth Development?
35 students attend Cyd - Career Youth Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cyd - Career Youth Development students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Cyd - Career Youth Development offer ?
Cyd - Career Youth Development offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cyd - Career Youth Development part of?
Cyd - Career Youth Development is part of Milwaukee School District.
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