Serving 608 students in grades 6-12, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy's student population of 608 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
“The most important thing in this building is you.”
School Rankings
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
9%
White
1%
66%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is ranked #1868 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
608 students attend Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy offer ?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy part of?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is part of Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy located?
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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