Metropolitan High School (Closed 2010)

850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Metropolitan High School serves 232 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
97%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Metropolitan High School?
232 students attend Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Metropolitan High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan High School?
Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metropolitan High School offer ?
Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metropolitan High School part of?
Metropolitan High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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