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Highland Community School

Highland Community School is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated B, with 387 students and a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 71% in Social Studies, 63% in English Language Arts and 62% in Writing.

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Charter
Rating
B
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
387
Students per teacher
13.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies71%
English Language Arts63%
Writing62%
Reading58%
Science55%
Math46%

Student body

White39%
Black37%
Hispanic12%
Two or more races11%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander1%
Native American0%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.0%
Prior-year enrollment
416

School details

Address
1706 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone
(414) 342-1412
Website
milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
550960001847
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School district

Milwaukee School District

District rating
C-
Schools
154
Students
65,599
Spending per student
$18,803
Teachers (FTE)
3,986
Grades
PK–12
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About Highland Community School

How is Highland Community School rated?

Highland Community School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Highland Community School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Highland Community School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 71% in Social Studies, 63% in English Language Arts, 62% in Writing, 58% in Reading, 55% in Science and 46% in Math.

What grades does Highland Community School serve?

Highland Community School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Highland Community School?

387 students attend Highland Community School, down from 416 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

Which school district is Highland Community School in?

Highland Community School is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.