WHS Information Technology

Summary:

WHS Information Technology is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 417 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently struggled, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Wisconsin over the past decade and experiencing extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. WHS Information Technology students have performed poorly on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in social studies and English language arts ranging from 0% to 7.69%, significantly lower than state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Groppi High, and Shalom High, exhibit similar patterns of low performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, East High, a public high school in the neighboring Wauwatosa School District, demonstrates significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower absenteeism, highlighting the disparities in educational outcomes between districts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2525 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210-2949

(414) 875-5900

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,236

Feeder schools for WHS Information Technology:

Elementary:	Auer Avenue Elementary
	Bethune Academy
	Burbank Elementary
	Clarke Street Elementary
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	High-Mount Elementary
	Metcalfe Elementary
	Neeskara Elementary
	Sherman Elementary
	Townsend Street Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details WHS Information Technology ranks worse than 99.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at WHS Information Technology 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 (89.4%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WHS Information Technology is 18. 21 high schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare WHS Information Technology employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at WHS Information Technology is $18,236, which is the 7^th highest among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WHS Information Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks WHS Information Technology 430^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See WHS Information Technology in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

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 WHS Information Technology

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Rank History for all students at WHS Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	0.65	278^th	281	1.1%
2008	0.13	430^th	437	1.6%
2009	0.27	431^st	438	1.6%
2010	0.30	442^nd	450	1.8%
2011	0.03	441^st	445	0.9%
2012	0.11	442^nd	452	2.2%
2013	0.32	447^th	457	2.2%
2014	0.25	454^th	462	1.7%
2024	1.04	430^th	431	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at WHS Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.77	364^th	365	0.3%

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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 WHS Information Technology

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	10	310	30	11	0	n/a	n/a	361
2007	11	323	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	365
2008	10	294	26	5	1	n/a	n/a	336
2009	10	301	32	6	0	n/a	n/a	349
2010	11	282	29	4	3	n/a	n/a	329
2011	7	330	21	3	1	0	0	362
2012	20	736	32	8	5	0	0	801
2013	27	675	25	8	2	0	0	737
2014	31	761	28	3	2	0	1	826
2015	25	662	34	3	4	0	0	728
2016	19	629	28	7	3	0	3	689
2017	14	591	34	15	2	0	6	662
2018	11	563	28	13	0	0	5	620
2019	7	578	25	14	0	0	8	632
2020	3	552	22	15	0	0	14	606
2021	11	521	20	21	0	0	11	584
2022	12	451	12	17	1	0	7	500
2023	6	369	11	20	1	0	10	417
2024	5	339	5	13	1	1	15	379

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 WHS Information Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	361	23.0	15.7	n/a
2007	365	22.0	16.6	78.4
2008	336	21.0	16.0	77.7
2009	349	22.5	15.5	79.1
2010	329	20.8	15.7	86.9
2011	362	14.2	25.4	80.4
2012	801	30.5	26.2	89.5
2013	737	37.4	19.6	88.1
2014	826	30.6	26.9	89.5
2015	728	n/a	n/a	90.5
2016	689	45.0	15.3	74.2
2017	662	46.3	14.2	85
2018	620	42.3	14.6	86.3
2019	632	40.4	15.6	88.6
2020	606	34.3	17.6	89.9
2021	584	39.1	14.9	93.2
2022	500	35.7	14.0	84.2
2023	417	39.8	10.4	85.4
2024	379	20.9	18.0	87.1

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 WHS Information Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	361	23.0	15.7	n/a
2007	365	22.0	16.6	78.4
2008	336	21.0	16.0	77.7
2009	349	22.5	15.5	79.1
2010	329	20.8	15.7	86.9
2011	362	14.2	25.4	80.4
2012	801	30.5	26.2	89.5
2013	737	37.4	19.6	88.1
2014	826	30.6	26.9	89.5
2015	728	n/a	n/a	90.5
2016	689	45.0	15.3	74.2
2017	662	46.3	14.2	85
2018	620	42.3	14.6	86.3
2019	632	40.4	15.6	88.6
2020	606	34.3	17.6	89.9
2021	584	39.1	14.9	93.2
2022	500	35.7	14.0	84.2
2023	417	39.8	10.4	85.4
2024	379	20.9	18.0	87.1

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 WHS Information Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,518 (10.4%)	$13,124 (89.6%)	$14,642
2020	$1,352 (9.1%)	$13,483 (90.9%)	$14,835
2021	$3,436 (18.8%)	$14,799 (81.2%)	$18,236

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WHS Information Technology

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 (WHS Information Technology)	1.2	0	1.2%
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	632	417	34%
African American	578	369	36.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	25	11	56%
Hispanic	14	20	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	6	14.3%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	85.4%	3.2%

Schools Near WHS Information Technology

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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
WHS Information Technology	Public	9-12	2525 N Sherman Blvd	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 875-5900	379	21	18.0	87.1%	5 (1.3%)	339 (89.4%)	13 (3.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	1	430^th of 431 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)	7.7			6.5	$18,236	$3,436	$14,799
Transition High	Public	9-12	1940 N 36th St	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 212-2670	88	10	8.7	84.1%	1 (1.1%)	78 (88.6%)	7 (8.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)					$22,355	$3,409	$18,946
Felmers O Chaney Correctional Center	Public	7-12	2825 N 30th St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(414) 874-1600	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy	Public	9-12	2320 W Burleigh St	Milwaukee	53206	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 874-0283	117	3	39.0	97.4%	2 (1.7%)	108 (92.3%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$16,011	$1,965	$14,046
Groppi High	Public	9-12	1312 N 27th St	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 934-8200	102	8	12.6	87.3%	2 (2.0%)	89 (87.3%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)					$22,307	$2,516	$19,791
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4030 N 29th St	Milwaukee	53216	Milwaukee County	Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 873-4014	312	25	12.4	78.8%	1 (0.3%)	303 (97.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)				4.1	$14,911	$3,601	$11,311
Shalom High	Public	9-12	1749 N 16th St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 933-5019	110	5	22.0	87.3%	4 (3.6%)	101 (91.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$14,176	$1,678	$12,498
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	985	56	17.6	80.0%	94 (9.5%)	522 (53.0%)	209 (21.2%)	114 (11.6%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.9%)	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
Pathways High	Public, Charter	9-12	3022 W Wisconsin Ave	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Pathways High Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 943-2891	171	11	15.5	100.0%	43 (25.1%)	92 (53.8%)	11 (6.4%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.4%)	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
East High	Public	9-12	7500 Milwaukee Ave	Wauwatosa	53213	Milwaukee County	Wauwatosa School District	No	No	No	No	(414) 773-2000	1,041	69	15.1	24.3%	674 (64.7%)	183 (17.6%)	79 (7.6%)	37 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (6.3%)	84.9	37^th of 431 public high schools	91.4%		89.4	28^th of 415 public high schools	93.3%	9	62.5	57.4	60.8	63.5	$12,456	$399	$12,056

Frequently Asked Questions about WHS Information Technology

What is the racial makeup of WHS Information Technology?

Students at WHS Information Technology are 89% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Asian.

What district is WHS Information Technology in?

Milwaukee School District

How many students attend WHS Information Technology?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended WHS Information Technology.

Is WHS Information Technology a good school?

WHS Information Technology ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Wisconsin high schools.

What schools feed into WHS Information Technology?

WHS Information Technology is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Auer Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Bethune Academy
Elementary : Burbank Elementary
Elementary : Clarke Street Elementary
Elementary : High-Mount Elementary
Elementary : Metcalfe Elementary
Elementary : Neeskara Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Elementary : Townsend Street Elementary

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