Serving 148 students in grades 11-12, New School For Community Service ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
88%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)45-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New School For Community Service?
The graduation rate of New School For Community Service is 45-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend New School For Community Service?
148 students attend New School For Community Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New School For Community Service students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New School For Community Service?
New School For Community Service has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New School For Community Service offer ?
New School For Community Service offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is New School For Community Service part of?
New School For Community Service is part of Milwaukee School District.
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