For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 979 students in 53172, WI.
The top ranked public high school in 53172, WI is South Milwaukee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 53172 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53172, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 53172 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Milwaukee High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53172, WI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53172, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53172, WI include South Milwaukee High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53172?
1 public high schools are located in 53172.
What is the racial composition of students in 53172?
53172 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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