Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Tenor High School 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tenor High School's student population of 627 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Tenor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
64%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
6%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenor High School's ranking?
Tenor High School is ranked #1804 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenor High School?
The graduation rate of Tenor High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tenor High School?
627 students attend Tenor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tenor High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenor High School?
Tenor High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tenor High School offer ?
Tenor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenor High School part of?
Tenor High School is part of Seeds Of Health Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Tenor High School located?
Tenor High School is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Westown.
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