Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Summary:

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a student population of 387. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state.

Carmen High School generally outperforms nearby traditional public high schools, such as Pulaski High and Grandview High, in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.8% in 2018-2019 to 28.9% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the nearby schools but a concerning trend. Carmen High School also outperforms the district and state in subject areas like Social Studies and English Language Arts, but still struggles to reach state-level proficiency rates.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 81.75% to 97.07% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Veritas High and Audubon Technology and Communication High. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 211 to 423 out of Wisconsin high schools, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Overall, Carmen High School appears to be making efforts to provide a quality education, but faces significant challenges related to socioeconomic factors, chronic absenteeism, and inconsistent performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215-2104

(414) 384-4444

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,172

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.1%

African American:

3.1%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus ranks worse than 92.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3^rd among 12 ranked high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 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 (95.1%), African American (3.1%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is 14.8. 17 high schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is $15,172. 19 high schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 398^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus in the ranking list.)

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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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Rank History for all students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2010	8.56	422^nd	450	6.2%
2011	28.50	396^th	445	11.0%
2012	32.57	384^th	452	15.0%
2013	18.77	417^th	457	8.8%
2014	17.46	423^rd	462	8.4%
2015	41.20	361^st	466	22.5%
2016	48.85	211^th	408	48.3%
2017	26.93	328^th	410	20.0%
2018	29.68	322^nd	410	21.5%
2019	25.36	329^th	400	17.8%
2021	13.47	368^th	390	5.6%
2022	16.23	361^st	391	7.7%
2024	14.31	398^th	431	7.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.78	122^nd	255	52.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.98	301^st	355	15.2%
2019	20.69	306^th	343	10.8%
2021	12.25	314^th	332	5.4%
2022	15.08	318^th	343	7.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.18	205^th	373	45.0%
2022	21.70	302^nd	347	13.0%

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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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	2	4	1	76	n/a	n/a	0	83
2009	2	4	2	132	n/a	n/a	0	140
2010	0	5	1	173	n/a	n/a	0	179
2011	1	4	1	189	0	0	0	195
2012	1	2	0	230	0	0	0	233
2013	4	2	1	280	0	0	0	287
2014	4	3	1	316	0	0	0	324
2015	7	2	1	338	0	0	0	348
2016	7	3	1	355	0	0	0	366
2017	10	7	0	341	0	0	0	358
2018	13	6	0	346	0	0	0	365
2019	9	5	1	381	0	0	0	396
2020	3	5	2	358	0	0	0	368
2021	2	9	2	396	0	0	0	409
2022	4	8	1	365	0	0	0	378
2023	5	12	1	368	0	0	1	387

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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	83	n/a	n/a	83.1
2009	140	12.0	11.7	87.9
2010	179	1.0	179.0	87.7
2011	195	14.0	13.9	88.7
2012	233	19.9	11.6	89.3
2013	287	27.9	10.2	89.2
2014	324	20.4	15.8	90.4
2015	348	n/a	n/a	87.9
2016	366	24.0	15.2	85.8
2017	358	33.0	10.8	89.7
2018	365	25.5	14.3	89
2019	396	7.0	56.5	91.7
2020	368	26.6	13.8	89.7
2021	409	22.0	18.5	97.1
2022	378	24.0	15.7	81.7
2023	387	26.0	14.8	95.9

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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	83	n/a	n/a	83.1
2009	140	12.0	11.7	87.9
2010	179	1.0	179.0	87.7
2011	195	14.0	13.9	88.7
2012	233	19.9	11.6	89.3
2013	287	27.9	10.2	89.2
2014	324	20.4	15.8	90.4
2015	348	n/a	n/a	87.9
2016	366	24.0	15.2	85.8
2017	358	33.0	10.8	89.7
2018	365	25.5	14.3	89
2019	396	7.0	56.5	91.7
2020	368	26.6	13.8	89.7
2021	409	22.0	18.5	97.1
2022	378	24.0	15.7	81.7
2023	387	26.0	14.8	95.9

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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,444 (9.9%)	$13,109 (90.1%)	$14,553
2020	$1,685 (12.8%)	$11,446 (87.2%)	$13,130
2021	$2,479 (16.3%)	$12,693 (83.7%)	$15,172

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 361^st of 391 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus)	37.4	39.4	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	396	387	2.3%
African American	5	12	140%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	381	368	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	5	44.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	95.9%	4.2%

Schools Near Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus

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Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus.

What district is Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus in?

Milwaukee School District

What is the racial makeup of Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?

Students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White.

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