For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 306 students in 53214, WI.
The top ranked public high school in 53214, WI is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53214 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53214, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53214 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53214, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
53214, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 S 109th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
St. Charles Behav Reassign Success Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
St. Charles Intensive Day Treatment (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
St. Charles Youth & Family Ex Ed (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
151 South 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53214, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53214, WI include James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53214?
3 public high schools are located in 53214.
What is the racial composition of students in 53214?
53214 public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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