Milwaukee School of Languages Overview

Academic Indicators
National Rank
#1,360
College Readiness Index
25.4
Math Proficiency
2.5
English Proficiency
2.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
20:1
  • 06–12 Grades
  • 1,120 Students
  • 57 Teachers

Milwaukee School of Languages
8400 WEST BURLEIGH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53222

Phone: (414) 393-5700

District: Milwaukee Public Schools

Overview

Milwaukee School of Languages is ranked 7th within Wisconsin. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Milwaukee School of Languages is 46 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 68 percent. Milwaukee School of Languages is 1 of 62 high schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded Silver
National Rank
#1360
State Rank
#7

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment 1,120
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) 68%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) 59%
Full-Time Teachers 57

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in English 71%
Proficient in Math 63%
College Readiness Index 25.4

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served 06 – 12
Setting Large City
Charter School No
Magnet School No
Receives Title I Funding Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools 62
Total Students 25,078
Proficient in English (district average) 30%
Proficient in Math (district average) 24%
College Readiness (district average) 18.8
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Data is based on the 2009-10 school year.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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Milwaukee School of Languages is 1 of 62 schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools.

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