For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,989 students in 53222, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53222, WI are Upgrade Media Arts Schools, West High School and Milwaukee School Of Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53222 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53222, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upgrade Media Arts Schools
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11220 West Burleigh Street, Su
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
53222, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53222, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53222, WI include Upgrade Media Arts Schools, West High School and Milwaukee School Of Languages.
How many public high schools are located in 53222?
3 public high schools are located in 53222.
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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