Audubon Technology and Communication High

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Audubon Technology and Communication High is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 427 students in grades 9-12. The school is 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.

Audubon Technology and Communication High consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Wisconsin, with academic performance significantly below the state and district averages. The school has had fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 67.5% to 92.6% over the past five years, and a relatively high dropout rate of 0.5% to 4.6%. Audubon also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 24.9% to 50.1% of students chronically absent. The school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.21% to 92.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Audubon Technology and Communication High performs significantly worse than most, including South Accelerated Academy, Lad Lake Synergy School, Grandview High, and Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus. The only exception is Reagan College Preparatory High, a high-performing school within the Milwaukee School District. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Audubon Technology and Communication High, the school has not been able to effectively address its challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3300 S 39th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53215-4019


(414) 902-7800

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,591 Help


Feeder schools for Audubon Technology and Communication High:

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:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.4%
African American:
16.9%
White:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Compare Details Audubon Technology and Communication High ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th 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 3.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Audubon Technology and Communication High 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 Audubon Technology and Communication High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.4%), African American (16.9%), White (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Audubon Technology and Communication High is 13.6, which is the 13th best among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Audubon Technology and Communication High employs 31.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Audubon Technology and Communication High is $14,591. 22 high schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Audubon Technology and Communication High:

SchoolDigger ranks Audubon Technology and Communication High 421st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Audubon Technology and Communication High 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 Audubon Technology and Communication High

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Rank History for all students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 12.95 415th 445 6.7%
2012 2.48 431st 452 4.6%
2013 5.26 433rd 457 5.3%
2014 7.80 432nd 462 6.5%
2015 15.03 431st 466 7.5%
2017 3.83 401st 410 2.2%
2018 2.09 405th 410 1.2%
2021 1.13 390th 390 0.0%
2023 2.80 411th 415 1.0%
2024 3.80 421st 431 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.89 319th 326 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.24 351st 353 0.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 370th 373 0.8%
2023 4.88 356th 359 0.8%
2024 5.96 355th 365 2.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.40 116th 119 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Audubon Technology and Communication High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.49 182nd 266 31.6%
2023 26.75 210th 271 22.5%
2024 1.48 299th 300 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a student
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Open Quote Like any place there’s good a bad, people pick sides people judge off of emotions and create these associations. I love that place meet some of the most intelligent down to earth people such as mr.comaris he truly makes connections with kids he doesn’t play favorites he treats each kid equal. I had teachers form opinions about me from other words from lying students I’ve had them tell me be “realistic” but follow your dreams. A lot of the stuff subconsciously puts the life Faults and frustrations on certain students and as I’ve grown older I realized they voiced opinions that you shouldn’t voice to a child because you think they don’t understand what your saying to this fullest extent. I’ve had teachers read my grades out to 38 students before after voicing out I’ve had problems with anxiety but hey ignorance is bliss. Don’t even get me started on the fact we had no paper 2 out of the 4 years I went and you could taste the iron in the water but you can’t blame the teachers on a lack of funding when other schools have lake side views in there libraries. I just wish some teachers didn’t have egos bigger than the dead space between there ears. They never understood they only knew what I wanted them to know and always gave surface level answers and called it a day. Mr. comrais is the only teacher that believes in education before a grade not because a student is lazy and doesn’t do there work but will recognize intelligence when he sees it and doesn’t succumb to the ridiculous and out dated district standards I’m sorry but I can’t take a place seriously when you can’t even provide paper. Priorities are a strange thing in that building. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Open Quote Audubon HS is a very diverse school, and the culture there is such that the students are all very respectful of their teachers and each other. The school is open to collaborating with other organizations, and the teachers and staff are excellent. I can't say enough about Audubon High. One teacher who really shines there is Marvin Williams. I am very impressed with the work of the student body there, especially since sometimes students from their income level have a hard time achieving in schools. Audubon seems to get past the barriers that those students face, and engage them in really valuable education that they can take with them in their lives moving forward. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Audubon Technology and Communication High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 30 18 9 38 4 n/a n/a 0 99
2010 39 18 15 77 4 n/a n/a 0 153
2011 60 17 18 109 5 0 0 0 209
2012 84 19 24 148 7 0 0 0 282
2013 89 17 17 169 7 0 0 0 299
2014 92 27 14 195 7 0 0 0 335
2015 95 38 17 196 9 0 0 0 355
2016 81 49 12 213 10 0 0 0 365
2017 76 51 13 220 9 0 2 0 371
2018 76 46 12 226 14 0 4 0 378
2019 68 49 11 241 10 0 8 0 387
2020 63 46 9 237 11 0 8 0 374
2021 59 61 9 250 10 0 10 0 399
2022 59 51 7 245 9 0 14 0 385
2023 60 72 16 262 4 0 13 0 427

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 Audubon Technology and Communication High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 99 9.8 10.1 68.7
2010 153 10.3 14.8 77.1
2011 209 5.9 35.1 73.2
2012 282 6.4 43.9 75.9
2013 299 12.2 24.3 77.9
2014 335 8.6 38.9 72.8
2015 355 n/a n/a 77.5
2016 365 19.0 19.2 78.4
2017 371 21.4 17.2 81.9
2018 378 22.8 16.5 92.1
2019 387 22.8 16.9 65.4
2020 374 23.8 15.7 82.4
2021 399 21.5 18.5 92.2
2022 385 28.3 13.5 83.6
2023 427 31.1 13.6 67.2

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 Audubon Technology and Communication High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 99 9.8 10.1 68.7
2010 153 10.3 14.8 77.1
2011 209 5.9 35.1 73.2
2012 282 6.4 43.9 75.9
2013 299 12.2 24.3 77.9
2014 335 8.6 38.9 72.8
2015 355 n/a n/a 77.5
2016 365 19.0 19.2 78.4
2017 371 21.4 17.2 81.9
2018 378 22.8 16.5 92.1
2019 387 22.8 16.9 65.4
2020 374 23.8 15.7 82.4
2021 399 21.5 18.5 92.2
2022 385 28.3 13.5 83.6
2023 427 31.1 13.6 67.2

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 Audubon Technology and Communication High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,496 (11.2%) $11,916 (88.8%) $13,412
2020 $2,230 (15.8%) $11,914 (84.2%) $14,144
2021 $2,514 (17.2%) $12,076 (82.8%) $14,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Audubon Technology and Communication 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 (Audubon Technology and Communication High)8.310.7
 2.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)17.922.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387427
 10.3%
African American4972
 46.9%
American Indian104
 60%
Asian1116
 45.5%
Hispanic241262
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White6860
 11.8%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%67.2%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Audubon Technology and Communication High

Audubon Technology and Communication High ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Wisconsin high schools.

Students at Audubon Technology and Communication High are 61% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Audubon Technology and Communication High.

Audubon Technology and Communication High 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
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Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
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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
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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


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