Veritas High

Summary:

Veritas High is a public charter high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 253 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Seeds of Health Inc. district, which is ranked 425 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Veritas High has seen some positive outcomes, with strong graduation rates ranging from 94.3% to 100% over the past 5 years, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus, Hamilton High, and South Division High. However, the school has also faced challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.6% in 2018-2019 to 26.3% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern shared by the nearby schools.

Veritas High's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 36.62% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Forward Exam/Social Studies in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 45.08%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.15% to 97.21% over the past 3 years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these academic and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Veritas High.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3025 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215-4347

(414) 389-5570

District: Seeds of Health Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
396^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.1%

White:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veritas High ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Veritas High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veritas High is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Veritas High employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veritas High:

SchoolDigger ranks Veritas High 396^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Veritas High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Seeds of Health Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Seeds of Health Inc 425^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Veritas High

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Rank History for all students at Veritas High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	43.52	240^th	410	41.5%
2022	11.47	375^th	391	4.1%
2024	14.56	396^th	431	8.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veritas High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	77.11	28^th	255	89.0%
2022	32.96	185^th	250	26.0%
2024	22.70	271^st	326	16.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Veritas High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	51.49	170^th	355	52.1%
2022	10.79	325^th	343	5.2%
2024	14.40	322^nd	353	8.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Veritas High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.67	235^th	373	37.0%
2022	12.55	335^th	347	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Veritas High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	21	8	4	218	2	0	253
2017	17	5	3	225	2	0	252
2018	22	3	3	224	0	0	252
2019	17	0	1	232	0	2	252
2020	13	1	1	238	0	1	254
2021	12	3	0	235	0	1	251
2022	5	3	0	242	0	1	251
2023	15	0	0	238	0	0	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Veritas High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	253	14.0	18.0	82.6
2017	252	14.0	18.0	84.9
2018	252	14.0	18.0	84.5
2019	252	14.0	18.0	82.9
2020	254	14.0	18.1	78.7
2021	251	14.0	17.9	97.2
2022	251	15.0	16.7	77.7
2023	253	15.0	16.8	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Veritas High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	253	14.0	18.0	82.6
2017	252	14.0	18.0	84.9
2018	252	14.0	18.0	84.5
2019	252	14.0	18.0	82.9
2020	254	14.0	18.1	78.7
2021	251	14.0	17.9	97.2
2022	251	15.0	16.7	77.7
2023	253	15.0	16.8	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veritas High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,273 (15.0%)	$7,202 (85.0%)	$8,476
2020	$1,550 (18.4%)	$6,857 (81.6%)	$8,407

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veritas High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Veritas High)	44.9	24.3	20.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Seeds of Health Inc)	35.8	20	15.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	253	0.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	232	238	2.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	15	11.8%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.9%	71.1%	11.8%

Schools Near Veritas High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veritas High	Public, Charter	9-12	3025 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Seeds of Health Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 389-5570	253	15	16.8	71.1%	15 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	238 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	396^th of 431 public high schools	8.1%					(n/a)	24.6	13.9	36.6
Pulaski High	Public	9-12	2500 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-8900	921	69	13.2	82.4%	45 (4.9%)	300 (32.6%)	448 (48.6%)	109 (11.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)								(n/a)			3.6	$15,428	$2,377	$13,050
Carmen High Southeast Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2500 W Oklahoma Ave	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 509-7800	748	9	83.1	94.4%	17 (2.3%)	20 (2.7%)	707 (94.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6	417^th of 431 public high schools	3.2%					(n/a)	16.3	14.8	23.7	$14,539	$2,478	$12,061
Audubon Technology and Communication High	Public	9-12	3300 S 39th St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-7800	427	31	13.6	67.2%	60 (14.1%)	72 (16.9%)	262 (61.4%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	3.8	421^st of 431 public high schools	2.3%		2.8	411^th of 415 public high schools	1.0%	10	7.8		17.4	$14,591	$2,514	$12,076
Lad Lake Synergy School	Public	6-12	2820 W Grant St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 647-1771	53	4	13.1	98.1%	1 (1.9%)	32 (60.4%)	18 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)				$28,703	$2,464	$26,239
Grandview High	Public	9-12	2745 S 13TH St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 672-1168	229	0	24.4	92.6%	17 (7.4%)	18 (7.9%)	178 (77.7%)	4 (1.7%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)			7.7	$15,307	$2,179	$13,128
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1712 S 32nd St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 384-4444	387	26	14.8	95.9%	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.1%)	368 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.3	398^th of 431 public high schools	7.7%					(n/a)	28.1		27.7	$15,172	$2,479	$12,693
Hamilton High	Public	9-12	6215 W Warnimont Ave	Milwaukee	53220	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 327-9300	1,439	101	14.2	81.9%	152 (10.6%)	515 (35.8%)	594 (41.3%)	127 (8.8%)	17 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.4%)	1.5	428^th of 431 public high schools	0.7%		3.5	408^th of 415 public high schools	1.7%	20	10.9	6.3	11.7	$15,652	$2,277	$13,375
South Accelerated Academy	Public	9-12	1515 W Lapham Blvd	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 773-9858	27	3	9.0	88.9%	2 (7.4%)	12 (44.4%)	11 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)			12.5	$113,843	$1,552	$112,291
South Division High	Public	9-12	1515 W Lapham Blvd	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-8300	807	62	12.9	83.6%	14 (1.7%)	214 (26.5%)	424 (52.5%)	132 (16.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.4%)								(n/a)			8.4	$17,383	$2,997	$14,386

Frequently Asked Questions about Veritas High

Is Veritas High a good school?

Veritas High ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Wisconsin high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Veritas High?

Students at Veritas High are 94% Hispanic, 6% White.

How many students attend Veritas High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Veritas High.

What district is Veritas High in?

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