For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 344 students in 53208, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53208, WI are Transition High School, Groppi High School and Pathways High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53208 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Transition High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53208, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53208, WI include Transition High School, Groppi High School and Pathways High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53208?
3 public high schools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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