For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,889 students in 53204, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53204, WI are South Accelerated Academy, Bradley Technology High School and South Division High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53204 have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bradley Technology High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Technology High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
South Division High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: 9-12
621 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53204, WI include South Accelerated Academy, Bradley Technology High School and South Division High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53204?
3 public high schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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