How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Milwaukee School District | Wisconsin Department of Corrections |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 67,500 | 196 |
| Number of Schools | 156 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 4.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Milwaukee School District | Wisconsin Department of Corrections |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,598 | $8,695 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | — |
| State Revenue | 57.7% | 100.0% |
| Local Revenue | 27.3% | — |
Milwaukee School District
Federal State Local
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Milwaukee School District | Wisconsin Department of Corrections |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| African American | 57.9% | 80.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.7% | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Milwaukee School District | Wisconsin Department of Corrections |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 152 | — |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 416.6:1 | 26:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.0% | 86.5% |
School Types
Milwaukee School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.