Pathways High

Summary:

Pathways High is a public charter high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 145 students in grades 9-12. Despite its relatively high per-student spending of $23,340, the school faces significant challenges, with a low four-year graduation rate of 29.6% and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.0%, much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Milwaukee High School of the Arts (87.1% graduation rate) and Escuela Verde (76.6% graduation rate).

Pathways High students consistently perform below the state and district averages in proficiency on standardized assessments, with only 24.32% of 10th graders proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students ranking 59th out of 300 Wisconsin high schools, while female and male students rank much lower at 341st and 329th, respectively. This suggests that the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students receive the support they need.

Despite the high per-student spending, Pathways High's academic outcomes are still lagging behind the state and district averages, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and support systems. Addressing the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, as well as the underlying issues related to student engagement and family support, should be a top priority for the school and the Pathways High Inc district.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208

(414) 943-2891

District: Pathways High Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
358^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,340

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 145

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.8%

White:

29.0%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways High ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pathways 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: African American (53.8%), White (29%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways High is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Pathways High employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathways High is $23,340.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pathways High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways High 358^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Pathways High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Pathways High Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways High Inc 410^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pathways High

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Rank History for all students at Pathways High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	14.49	363^rd	390	6.9%
2022	26.63	315^th	391	19.4%
2023	17.98	374^th	415	9.9%
2024	25.19	358^th	431	16.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pathways High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.89	228^th	343	33.5%
2024	7.85	341^st	353	3.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pathways High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.66	329^th	359	8.4%

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Rank History for White students at Pathways High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.87	59^th	300	80.3%

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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 Pathways High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	29	44	0	3	0	0	3	79
2019	22	54	0	4	1	0	4	85
2020	33	60	1	8	2	0	7	111
2021	38	75	1	7	5	1	8	135
2022	41	77	0	12	6	1	10	147
2023	42	78	1	11	3	0	10	145

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 Pathways High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	79	4.0	19.7	65.8
2019	85	8.0	10.6	54.1
2020	111	10.5	10.5	61.3
2021	135	10.5	12.8	65.9
2022	147	9.5	15.4	60.5
2023	145	10.5	13.8	67.6

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 Pathways High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	79	4.0	19.7	65.8
2019	85	8.0	10.6	54.1
2020	111	10.5	10.5	61.3
2021	135	10.5	12.8	65.9
2022	147	9.5	15.4	60.5
2023	145	10.5	13.8	67.6

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 Pathways High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,332 (26.6%)	$9,185 (73.4%)	$12,517
2020	$2,352 (17.7%)	$10,924 (82.3%)	$13,276
2021	$5,080 (21.8%)	$18,260 (78.2%)	$23,340

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathways High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	145	70.6%
African American	54	78	44.4%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	42	90.9%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	67.6%	13.5%

Schools Near Pathways High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (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 Mathematics 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
Pathways High	Public, Charter	9-12	3022 W Wisconsin Ave	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Pathways High Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 943-2891	145	11	13.8	67.6%	42 (29.0%)	78 (53.8%)	11 (7.6%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	25.2	358^th of 431 public high schools	16.9%		18	374^th of 415 public high schools	9.9%	16	42.4			24.3	$23,340	$5,080	$18,260
Groppi High	Public	9-12	1312 N 27th St	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 934-8200	68	7	10.3	89.7%	2 (2.9%)	59 (86.8%)	4 (5.9%)	3 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$22,307	$2,516	$19,791
Milwaukee High School of the Arts	Public	9-12	2300 W Highland Ave	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 934-7000	989	65	15.3	73.9%	105 (10.6%)	509 (51.5%)	218 (22.0%)	118 (11.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.2%)	4.2	419^th of 431 public high schools	2.8%		9.1	396^th of 415 public high schools	4.6%	23	16.6	4.3	12.4	22.9	$13,758	$1,870	$11,888
Escuela Verde	Public, Charter	9-12	3628 W Pierce St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Trans Center for Youth Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 988-7960	121	9	14.2	90.9%	10 (8.3%)	10 (8.3%)	100 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)				9.4	$12,526	$2,778	$9,748
Transition High	Public	9-12	1940 N 36th St	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 212-2670	67	10	6.7	88.1%	2 (3.0%)	60 (89.6%)	2 (3.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)					$22,355	$3,409	$18,946
Shalom High	Public	9-12	1749 N 16th St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 933-5019	106	6	17.6	93.4%	4 (3.8%)	96 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$14,176	$1,678	$12,498
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility	Public	12	1015 N 10th St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(414) 212-3535	3	2	1.5		0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
UpGrade Media Arts Schools	Public, Charter	6-12	11220 West Burleigh Street	Wauwatosa	53222	Milwaukee County	UpGrade Media Arts Schools Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(833) 922-2438	7	0	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center	Public	6-12	949 N 9th St	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 226-7330	5	3	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$93,333	$5,588	$87,746
Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth	Public	9-12	609 N 8th St	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 298-9300	101	8	11.9	80.2%	1 (1.0%)	80 (79.2%)	17 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					$18,226	$2,380	$15,846

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways High

Is Pathways High a good school?

Pathways High ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Wisconsin high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pathways High?

Students at Pathways High are 54% African American, 29% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Pathways High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Pathways High.

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