Pulaski High

Summary:

Pulaski High is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 921 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 411 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pulaski High's student population is predominantly Hispanic (48.64%) and African American (32.57%).

Pulaski High has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Wisconsin, ranking 415 out of 415 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, with rankings of 359 out of 359 for male students, 97 out of 97 for Hispanic students, and 271 out of 271 for students of low socioeconomic status. Pulaski High also struggles with low graduation rates (58.3%) and high dropout rates (10.7%), as well as an exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate of 79.3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below district and state averages, with only 5.66% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to 22.16% for the Milwaukee School District and 47.19% statewide.

While Pulaski High faces significant challenges, some nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus and Audubon Technology and Communication High, have performed better on various metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Pulaski High through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and the implementation of best practices from successful schools within the district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215-4437

(414) 902-8900

District: Milwaukee School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,428

Feeder schools for Pulaski High:

Elementary:	Cooper Elementary
	Curtin Elementary
	Garland Elementary
	Lincoln Avenue Elementary
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	Lowell International Elementary
	Morgandale Elementary
	Rogers Street Academy
	U S Grant School
	Victory Elementary
	Zablocki Elementary
Middle:	Audubon Technology and Communication Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 921

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

African American:

32.6%

Asian:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pulaski High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pulaski 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 (48.6%), African American (32.6%), Asian (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pulaski High is 13.2, which is the 12^th best among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)

Compare Pulaski High employs 69.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pulaski High is $15,428, which is the 17^th highest among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pulaski High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Milwaukee School District:

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

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Rank History for Pulaski High

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Rank History for all students at Pulaski High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	0.77	266^th	275	3.3%
2005	1.29	276^th	287	3.8%
2006	2.83	275^th	292	5.8%
2007	3.68	265^th	281	5.7%
2008	0.70	422^nd	437	3.4%
2009	0.29	430^th	438	1.8%
2010	0.44	439^th	450	2.4%
2011	0.16	435^th	445	2.2%
2012	0.13	440^th	452	2.7%
2013	0.31	448^th	457	2.0%
2014	0.32	447^th	462	3.2%
2015	0.00	466^th	466	0.0%
2023	1.11	415^th	415	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pulaski High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.81	271^st	271	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Pulaski High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.35	359^th	359	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pulaski High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.54	97^th	97	0.0%

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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 Pulaski High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1054	676	34	82	25	n/a	n/a	1871
1989	1065	644	45	100	30	n/a	n/a	1884
1990	1017	602	54	105	20	n/a	n/a	1798
1991	947	502	74	119	25	n/a	n/a	1667
1992	855	467	71	108	36	n/a	n/a	1537
1993	756	511	74	119	34	n/a	n/a	1494
1994	724	534	90	146	32	n/a	n/a	1526
1995	674	662	86	236	33	n/a	n/a	1691
1996	674	662	86	236	33	n/a	n/a	1691
1997	642	543	100	370	28	n/a	n/a	1683
1998	634	458	114	417	26	n/a	n/a	1649
1999	609	354	122	476	25	n/a	n/a	1586
2000	585	318	141	544	40	n/a	n/a	1628
2001	505	284	157	571	44	n/a	n/a	1561
2002	445	308	153	700	38	n/a	n/a	1644
2003	445	308	153	700	38	n/a	n/a	1644
2004	361	326	138	755	43	n/a	n/a	1623
2005	336	392	126	710	36	n/a	n/a	1600
2006	257	443	118	716	26	n/a	n/a	1560
2007	228	554	95	708	26	n/a	n/a	1611
2008	202	697	88	745	23	n/a	n/a	1755
2009	177	590	90	649	15	n/a	n/a	1521
2010	154	662	89	561	15	n/a	n/a	1481
2011	143	727	99	520	10	0	4	1503
2012	123	635	77	478	16	0	2	1331
2013	115	708	66	405	9	0	6	1309
2014	110	717	97	410	14	0	2	1350
2015	79	630	88	353	13	0	1	1164
2016	62	498	85	290	8	0	4	947
2017	48	381	97	308	7	0	10	851
2018	53	374	117	397	9	0	16	966
2019	49	288	99	389	4	0	12	841
2020	43	280	78	443	7	0	8	859
2021	50	316	86	494	5	1	13	965
2022	51	264	80	506	10	0	12	923
2023	45	300	109	448	6	0	13	921

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 Pulaski High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1871	114.0	16.4	54.6
1989	1884	121.0	15.5	40.9
1990	1798	105.0	17.1	37.7
1991	1667	103.0	16.1	48.8
1992	1537	95.0	16.1	52.9
1993	1494	80.4	18.6	67.5
1994	1526	68.9	22.1	65.9
1995	1691	89.3	18.9	65.9
1996	1691	89.3	18.9	65.9
1997	1683	93.3	18.0	65.6
1998	1649	94.8	17.4	64.4
1999	1586	97.4	16.3	73.3
2000	1628	95.2	17.1	71.1
2001	1561	91.6	17.0	68.9
2002	1644	92.9	17.7	73
2003	1644	92.9	17.7	73
2004	1623	94.8	17.1	76.2
2005	1600	94.8	16.9	n/a
2006	1560	88.0	17.7	n/a
2007	1611	89.0	18.1	76
2008	1755	86.0	20.4	78.3
2009	1521	93.9	16.2	79.9
2010	1481	84.5	17.5	85.3
2011	1503	90.0	16.7	80.2
2012	1331	81.6	16.3	90.2
2013	1309	53.3	24.5	83.3
2014	1350	46.2	29.1	86
2015	1164	n/a	n/a	86.8
2016	947	64.0	14.7	79.9
2017	851	60.9	13.9	80.3
2018	966	60.1	16.0	80.3
2019	841	56.0	15.0	81.7
2020	859	57.4	14.9	81.1
2021	965	57.5	16.7	88.4
2022	923	65.0	14.1	80.3
2023	921	69.3	13.2	82.4

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 Pulaski High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1871	114.0	16.4	54.6
1989	1884	121.0	15.5	40.9
1990	1798	105.0	17.1	37.7
1991	1667	103.0	16.1	48.8
1992	1537	95.0	16.1	52.9
1993	1494	80.4	18.6	67.5
1994	1526	68.9	22.1	65.9
1995	1691	89.3	18.9	65.9
1996	1691	89.3	18.9	65.9
1997	1683	93.3	18.0	65.6
1998	1649	94.8	17.4	64.4
1999	1586	97.4	16.3	73.3
2000	1628	95.2	17.1	71.1
2001	1561	91.6	17.0	68.9
2002	1644	92.9	17.7	73
2003	1644	92.9	17.7	73
2004	1623	94.8	17.1	76.2
2005	1600	94.8	16.9	n/a
2006	1560	88.0	17.7	n/a
2007	1611	89.0	18.1	76
2008	1755	86.0	20.4	78.3
2009	1521	93.9	16.2	79.9
2010	1481	84.5	17.5	85.3
2011	1503	90.0	16.7	80.2
2012	1331	81.6	16.3	90.2
2013	1309	53.3	24.5	83.3
2014	1350	46.2	29.1	86
2015	1164	n/a	n/a	86.8
2016	947	64.0	14.7	79.9
2017	851	60.9	13.9	80.3
2018	966	60.1	16.0	80.3
2019	841	56.0	15.0	81.7
2020	859	57.4	14.9	81.1
2021	965	57.5	16.7	88.4
2022	923	65.0	14.1	80.3
2023	921	69.3	13.2	82.4

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 Pulaski High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,260 (8.8%)	$13,113 (91.2%)	$14,373
2020	$1,592 (11.0%)	$12,914 (89.0%)	$14,506
2021	$2,377 (15.4%)	$13,050 (84.6%)	$15,428

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pulaski 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 (Pulaski High)	4.3	5.7	1.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)	17.9	22.2	4.3%
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	841	921	9.5%
African American	288	300	4.2%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	99	109	10.1%
Hispanic	389	448	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	45	8.2%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.7%	82.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Pulaski 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bay View High	Public	9-12	2751 S Lenox St	Milwaukee	53207	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 294-2400	945	57	16.5	86.0%	82 (8.7%)	431 (45.6%)	320 (33.9%)	56 (5.9%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.2%)								(n/a)			13.0	$15,027	$2,202	$12,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Pulaski High

How many students attend Pulaski High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 921 students attended Pulaski High.

What schools feed into Pulaski High?

Pulaski High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Curtin Elementary
Elementary : Garland Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Lowell International Elementary
Elementary : Morgandale Elementary
Elementary : Rogers Street Academy
Elementary : U S Grant School
Elementary : Victory Elementary
Elementary : Zablocki Elementary
Middle : Audubon Technology and Communication Middle

What is the racial makeup of Pulaski High?

Students at Pulaski High are 49% Hispanic, 33% African American, 12% Asian, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Pulaski High in?

Milwaukee School District

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