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Serving 1,226 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Obama School Of Career And Technical Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education's student population of 1,226 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Obama School Of Career And Technical Education is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1985 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
78%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obama School Of Career And Technical Education's ranking?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education is ranked #1985 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Obama School Of Career And Technical Education often compared to?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Whs Information Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Obama School Of Career And Technical Education?
The graduation rate of Obama School Of Career And Technical Education is 40-44%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Obama School Of Career And Technical Education?
1,226 students attend Obama School Of Career And Technical Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Obama School Of Career And Technical Education students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Obama School Of Career And Technical Education?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obama School Of Career And Technical Education offer ?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Obama School Of Career And Technical Education part of?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Obama School Of Career And Technical Education located?
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education is located in the Hampton Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Hampton Heights.
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