- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee High School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002339
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee High School of the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #19 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukee High School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee High School of the Arts ranks #19 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Milwaukee High School of the Arts held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550960002339 · Milwaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 15:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Milwaukee High School of the Arts held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee High School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
959 students
What this shows Milwaukee High School of the Arts reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee High School of the Arts compares
Milwaukee High School of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Asian 11.8%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Milwaukee High School of the Arts is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milwaukee High School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee High School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hamilton High
Standard public school
1,472 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee High School of the Arts
How many students attend Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts has 959 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
73.9% of students at Milwaukee High School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee High School of the Arts is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee High School of the Arts ranks #19 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.