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Montessori High School (Closed 2013)

6415 West Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Montessori High School serves 320 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% 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 7-12
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(11-12)
6-9%
49%
(11-12)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
77%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(11-12)
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montessori High School?
The graduation rate of Montessori High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montessori High School?
320 students attend Montessori High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Montessori High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori High School?
Montessori High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montessori High School offer ?
Montessori High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Montessori High School part of?
Montessori High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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