Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Whs Information Technology 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whs Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whs Information Technology's student population of 379 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Whs Information Technology 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 Whs Information Technology is 0.19, 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
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
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 Whs Information Technology's ranking?
Whs Information Technology is ranked #1872 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Whs Information Technology often compared to?
Whs Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Obama School Of Career And Technical Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whs Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Whs Information Technology is 35-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whs Information Technology?
379 students attend Whs Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whs Information Technology students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whs Information Technology?
Whs Information Technology has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whs Information Technology offer ?
Whs Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whs Information Technology part of?
Whs Information Technology is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Whs Information Technology located?
Whs Information Technology is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Uptown.
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