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El Puente High School (Closed 2012)

611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
El Puente High School serves 101 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
≤10%
77%
(10-11)
20-29%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
56%
14%
Black
33%
9%
White
10%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(10-11)
30-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Puente High School?
The graduation rate of El Puente High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend El Puente High School?
101 students attend El Puente High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of El Puente High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Puente High School?
El Puente High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Puente High School offer ?
El Puente High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Puente High School part of?
El Puente High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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