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King International

Summary:

King International is a public high school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,283 students. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While King International's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, the school outperforms nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District, such as North Division High, NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, and ASSATA High, which have significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, King International's graduation and dropout rates are better than the nearby district schools, indicating the school is relatively successful in supporting its students and helping them complete their high school education.

However, King International faces significant challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, which is a common issue among the schools in the Milwaukee School District. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 65.32% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 W Olive St
       Milwaukee, WI  53209-6840

(414) 267-0700

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
378th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,774 Help


Feeder schools for King International:

Elementary:    Academy of Accelerated Learning
    Alcott Elementary
    Allen-Field Elementary
    Auer Avenue Elementary
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Middle:    Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Morse Mid
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,283

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.5%
Hispanic:
16.4%
White:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details King International ranks worse than 87.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at King International who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at King International is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.5%), Hispanic (16.4%), White (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King International is 17.6. 23 high schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King International is $13,774. 31 high schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King International:

SchoolDigger ranks King International 378th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See King International in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King International

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Rank History for all students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.07 172nd 287 40.1%
2006 64.59 127th 292 56.5%
2007 58.44 173rd 281 38.4%
2008 39.46 349th 437 20.1%
2009 62.24 182nd 438 58.4%
2010 52.17 304th 450 32.4%
2011 62.20 202nd 445 54.6%
2012 62.13 203rd 452 55.1%
2013 43.61 327th 457 28.4%
2014 54.51 243rd 462 47.4%
2015 53.81 280th 466 39.9%
2018 45.01 229th 410 44.1%
2019 41.76 243rd 400 39.3%
2021 43.66 217th 390 44.4%
2022 39.88 239th 391 38.9%
2023 22.50 353rd 415 14.9%
2024 20.56 378th 431 12.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.39 18th 56 67.9%
2024 60.51 24th 71 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.48 53rd 55 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 94th 255 63.1%
2019 43.02 140th 251 44.2%
2021 38.16 139th 226 38.5%
2022 52.55 100th 250 60.0%
2023 22.89 235th 271 13.3%
2024 31.71 243rd 326 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 252nd 355 29.0%
2019 36.93 227th 343 33.8%
2021 34.89 224th 332 32.5%
2022 22.67 299th 343 12.8%
2023 7.28 317th 329 3.6%
2024 10.88 333rd 353 5.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.40 26th 32 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 150th 373 59.8%
2019 39.51 218th 354 38.4%
2021 50.43 161st 334 51.8%
2022 59.19 119th 347 65.7%
2023 44.81 208th 359 42.1%
2024 33.41 255th 365 30.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 25th 51 51.0%
2021 25.76 31st 44 29.5%
2022 25.63 36th 48 25.0%
2023 20.49 40th 50 20.0%
2024 47.21 24th 51 52.9%
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Rank History for African American students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.47 7th 20 65.0%
2019 87.31 1st 18 94.4%
2021 37.14 10th 12 16.7%
2022 69.05 6th 20 70.0%
2023 54.91 7th 13 46.2%
2024 45.64 13th 26 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.76 23rd 76 69.7%
2019 60.03 30th 86 65.1%
2021 61.17 25th 68 63.2%
2022 56.71 39th 86 54.7%
2023 17.46 88th 97 9.3%
2024 40.38 71st 119 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at King International

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.68 25th 261 90.4%
2019 96.25 9th 266 96.6%
2021 97.15 5th 266 98.1%
2022 93.58 12th 269 95.5%
2023 81.90 35th 271 87.1%
2024 83.14 31st 300 89.7%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, August 20, 2022

Open Quote Alumni here, and I just want to say that this school prepared me for the real world. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, January 30, 2009

Open Quote Execellent IB High School that has a rigerous Academic prgramme. Close Quote



Enrollment information for King International

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 501 628 34 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1186
1989 492 630 43 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1191
1990 466 649 51 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1197
1991 448 676 63 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1216
1992 438 681 59 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1216
1993 448 665 59 40 5 n/a n/a 0 1217
1994 459 665 56 40 9 n/a n/a 0 1229
1995 467 682 67 52 8 n/a n/a 0 1276
1996 467 682 67 52 8 n/a n/a 0 1276
1997 451 680 78 62 11 n/a n/a 0 1282
1998 443 745 90 79 6 n/a n/a 0 1363
1999 457 745 90 70 5 n/a n/a 0 1367
2000 452 745 79 68 7 n/a n/a 0 1351
2001 470 762 79 83 6 n/a n/a 0 1400
2002 421 782 88 83 8 n/a n/a 0 1382
2003 421 782 88 83 8 n/a n/a 0 1382
2004 410 828 93 81 8 n/a n/a 0 1420
2005 415 882 95 73 9 n/a n/a 0 1474
2006 403 874 94 91 12 n/a n/a 0 1474
2007 388 895 102 101 9 n/a n/a 0 1495
2008 372 898 107 109 13 n/a n/a 0 1499
2009 354 935 112 109 10 n/a n/a 0 1520
2010 334 956 132 104 7 n/a n/a 0 1533
2011 339 1120 150 106 5 0 0 0 1720
2012 317 1313 162 107 3 0 1 0 1903
2013 311 1331 168 102 2 1 2 0 1917
2014 298 923 153 105 1 1 3 0 1484
2015 311 881 149 128 6 1 3 0 1479
2016 298 858 149 140 5 0 14 0 1464
2017 299 869 157 177 8 0 19 0 1529
2018 277 865 148 192 9 0 29 0 1520
2019 247 895 146 211 6 1 40 0 1546
2020 226 838 157 208 3 1 44 0 1477
2021 216 796 162 213 1 0 55 0 1443
2022 186 717 155 226 0 0 50 0 1334
2023 173 687 158 211 0 0 54 0 1283

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 King International

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 70.0 16.9 54.6
1989 1191 77.0 15.4 19.5
1990 1197 67.0 17.8 21.7
1991 1216 67.0 18.1 49.8
1992 1216 70.0 17.3 52.9
1993 1217 64.5 18.9 67.5
1994 1229 58.1 21.2 65.9
1995 1276 68.0 18.8 65.9
1996 1276 68.0 18.8 65.9
1997 1282 66.6 19.2 65.6
1998 1363 72.4 18.8 64.3
1999 1367 73.8 18.5 73.4
2000 1351 69.8 19.4 71.1
2001 1400 68.8 20.3 68.9
2002 1382 74.2 18.6 40.3
2003 1382 74.2 18.6 40.3
2004 1420 78.0 18.2 40.9
2005 1474 80.0 18.4 n/a
2006 1474 79.0 18.7 n/a
2007 1495 79.0 18.9 49.4
2008 1499 77.5 19.3 50.9
2009 1520 85.3 17.8 48.1
2010 1533 82.4 18.5 52.6
2011 1720 97.0 17.7 49.7
2012 1903 90.0 21.1 60.2
2013 1917 71.8 26.6 58.5
2014 1484 43.5 34.0 54.5
2015 1479 n/a n/a 57.5
2016 1464 66.0 22.1 n/a
2017 1529 81.4 18.7 46.5
2018 1520 74.4 20.4 45.6
2019 1546 81.0 19.0 42.3
2020 1477 82.0 18.0 73.4
2021 1443 81.7 17.6 75.1
2022 1334 77.4 17.2 65.6
2023 1283 72.5 17.6 65.3

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 King International

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 70.0 16.9 54.6
1989 1191 77.0 15.4 19.5
1990 1197 67.0 17.8 21.7
1991 1216 67.0 18.1 49.8
1992 1216 70.0 17.3 52.9
1993 1217 64.5 18.9 67.5
1994 1229 58.1 21.2 65.9
1995 1276 68.0 18.8 65.9
1996 1276 68.0 18.8 65.9
1997 1282 66.6 19.2 65.6
1998 1363 72.4 18.8 64.3
1999 1367 73.8 18.5 73.4
2000 1351 69.8 19.4 71.1
2001 1400 68.8 20.3 68.9
2002 1382 74.2 18.6 40.3
2003 1382 74.2 18.6 40.3
2004 1420 78.0 18.2 40.9
2005 1474 80.0 18.4 n/a
2006 1474 79.0 18.7 n/a
2007 1495 79.0 18.9 49.4
2008 1499 77.5 19.3 50.9
2009 1520 85.3 17.8 48.1
2010 1533 82.4 18.5 52.6
2011 1720 97.0 17.7 49.7
2012 1903 90.0 21.1 60.2
2013 1917 71.8 26.6 58.5
2014 1484 43.5 34.0 54.5
2015 1479 n/a n/a 57.5
2016 1464 66.0 22.1 n/a
2017 1529 81.4 18.7 46.5
2018 1520 74.4 20.4 45.6
2019 1546 81.0 19.0 42.3
2020 1477 82.0 18.0 73.4
2021 1443 81.7 17.6 75.1
2022 1334 77.4 17.2 65.6
2023 1283 72.5 17.6 65.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King International

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $941 (7.9%) $10,976 (92.1%) $11,917
2020 $1,104 (9.0%) $11,198 (91.0%) $12,302
2021 $2,015 (14.6%) $11,759 (85.4%) $13,774

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King International

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 353rd of 415 High schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (King International)41.616.4
 25.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)17.922.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (King International)47.541.8
 5.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.321.7
 5.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (King International)22.318.7
 3.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)78
 1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (King International)28.322.5
 5.8%
   10th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)8.710.9
 2.2%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15461283
 17%
African American895687
 23.2%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian146158
 8.2%
Hispanic211211
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White247173
 30%
Two or More Races4054
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%65.3%
 23%

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Frequently Asked Questions about King International

Students at King International are 54% African American, 16% Hispanic, 13% White, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

King International ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Wisconsin high schools.

King International is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Academy of Accelerated Learning
Elementary : Alcott Elementary
Elementary : Allen-Field Elementary
Elementary : Auer Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Barbee Elementary
Elementary : Barton Elementary
Elementary : Bay View Montessori School
Elementary : Bethune Academy
Elementary : Brown Street Academy
Elementary : Browning Elementary
Elementary : Bruce Elementary
Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Burbank Elementary
Elementary : Burdick Elementary
Elementary : Carson Academy
Elementary : Carver Academy
Elementary : Cass Street Elementary
Elementary : Clarke Street Elementary
Elementary : Clemens Elementary
Elementary : Clement Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Congress Elementary
Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Craig Montessori School
Elementary : Curtin Elementary
Elementary : Doerfler Elementary
Elementary : Eighty-First Street Elementary
Elementary : Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Elementary : Emerson Elementary
Elementary : Engleburg Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Fernwood Montessori
Elementary : Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Elementary : Forest Home Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Fratney Elementary
Elementary : Gaenslen Elementary
Elementary : Garland Elementary
Elementary : Goodrich Elementary
Elementary : Grantosa Drive Elementary
Elementary : Greenfield Bilingual
Elementary : Hampton Elementary
Elementary : Hartford Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary : Hayes Bilingual School
Elementary : High-Mount Elementary
Elementary : Holmes Elementary
Elementary : Honey Creek Elementary
Elementary : Hopkins Lloyd Community School
Elementary : Humboldt Park Elementary
Elementary : Jackson Elementary
Elementary : Kagel Elementary
Elementary : Keefe Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Kilbourn Elementary
Elementary : King Junior Elementary
Elementary : Kluge Elementary
Elementary : LaFollette Elementary
Elementary : Lancaster Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Lowell International Elementary
Elementary : Manitoba Elementary
Elementary : Maple Tree Elementary
Elementary : Maryland Montessori
Elementary : Metcalfe Elementary
Elementary : Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Elementary : Milwaukee French Immersion
Elementary : Milwaukee German Immersion
Elementary : Milwaukee Parkside School
Elementary : Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary
Elementary : Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Elementary : Mitchell Elementary
Elementary : Morgandale Elementary
Elementary : Neeskara Elementary
Elementary : Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary
Elementary : Parkview Elementary
Elementary : Pratt Elementary
Elementary : Riley Dual Language Montessori School
Elementary : River Trail School of Agricultural Science
Elementary : Riverwest Elementary
Elementary : Rogers Street Academy
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Elementary : Siefert Elementary
Elementary : Starms Discovery
Elementary : Starms Early Childhood
Elementary : Story Elementary
Elementary : Stuart Elementary
Elementary : Thoreau Elementary
Elementary : Thurston Woods Elementary
Elementary : Townsend Street Elementary
Elementary : Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Elementary : U S Grant School
Elementary : Victory Elementary
Elementary : Vieau Elementary
Elementary : Westside Academy
Elementary : Whitman Elementary
Elementary : Whittier Elementary
Elementary : Zablocki Elementary
Middle : Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Middle : King International Baccalaureate Middle
Middle : Lincoln Middle
Middle : Morse Mid
Middle : Roosevelt Middle
Middle : Wedgewood Park School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,283 students attended King International.


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