Best 53218 Wisconsin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,673 students in 53218, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53218, WI are Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and James Madison Academic Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53218 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmen Hi Southeast Campus, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53218, WI Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
James Madison Academic Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53218, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53218, WI include Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and James Madison Academic Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 53218?
3 public high schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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