Reagan College Preparatory High

Summary:

Reagan College Preparatory High is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the lower-performing Milwaukee School District, Reagan College Preparatory High consistently outperforms the district and the state of Wisconsin in academic performance, graduation rates, and student group outcomes.

Reagan College Preparatory High ranks among the top schools in Wisconsin, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with over 54% of 10th-graders scoring proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to just 21.66% for the district and 45.08% for the state. Reagan also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.0% to 98.7% over the past five years, and a very low dropout rate.

Reagan College Preparatory High's success extends across diverse student subgroups, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting the school is effectively addressing equity and inclusion. This is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced by the broader Milwaukee School District. In comparison, nearby schools like Lad Lake Synergy School and Veritas High have significantly lower academic performance despite higher per-student spending, highlighting Reagan College Preparatory High's effective resource allocation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4965 S 20th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53221-2860


(414) 304-6100

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,405 Help


Feeder schools for Reagan College Preparatory 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
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.6%
White:
31.6%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Reagan College Preparatory High ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first 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 78.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Reagan College Preparatory 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.6%), White (31.6%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reagan College Preparatory High is 21.7. 25 high schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Reagan College Preparatory High employs 61.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reagan College Preparatory High is $12,405, which is the lowest among 34 high schools in the Milwaukee School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reagan College Preparatory High:

SchoolDigger ranks Reagan College Preparatory High 65th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Reagan College Preparatory 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 Reagan College Preparatory High

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Rank History for all students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.32 256th 287 10.8%
2006 25.29 252nd 292 13.7%
2007 59.95 167th 281 40.6%
2008 28.43 389th 437 11.0%
2009 53.71 269th 438 38.6%
2010 45.48 346th 450 23.1%
2011 24.91 404th 445 9.2%
2012 54.07 273rd 452 39.6%
2013 53.60 259th 457 43.3%
2014 58.93 206th 462 55.4%
2015 46.89 326th 466 30.0%
2016 53.00 179th 408 56.1%
2017 71.13 91st 410 77.8%
2018 78.94 59th 410 85.6%
2019 63.42 127th 400 68.3%
2021 92.76 21st 390 94.6%
2022 79.98 52nd 391 86.7%
2023 75.71 71st 415 82.9%
2024 78.90 65th 431 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.63 15th 71 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.18 10th 255 96.1%
2019 77.90 29th 251 88.4%
2021 93.39 8th 226 96.5%
2022 82.11 20th 250 92.0%
2023 85.13 19th 271 93.0%
2024 88.55 14th 326 95.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.10 56th 355 84.2%
2019 56.27 143rd 343 58.3%
2021 80.38 45th 332 86.4%
2022 73.74 69th 343 79.9%
2023 60.98 126th 329 61.7%
2024 67.92 99th 353 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.90 61st 373 83.6%
2019 64.69 96th 354 72.9%
2021 95.33 10th 334 97.0%
2022 81.40 36th 347 89.6%
2023 85.22 33rd 359 90.8%
2024 84.42 31st 365 91.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.83 20th 44 54.5%
2022 57.95 23rd 48 52.1%
2023 62.28 17th 50 66.0%
2024 62.87 17th 51 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.11 2nd 20 90.0%
2019 86.32 2nd 18 88.9%
2022 93.20 1st 20 95.0%
2023 95.51 1st 13 92.3%
2024 88.69 2nd 26 92.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.29 7th 76 90.8%
2019 68.27 21st 86 75.6%
2021 79.25 10th 68 85.3%
2022 82.20 13th 86 84.9%
2023 77.45 18th 97 81.4%
2024 84.15 15th 119 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Reagan College Preparatory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.56 19th 261 92.7%
2019 81.34 41st 266 84.6%
2021 97.62 4th 266 98.5%
2022 93.26 14th 269 94.8%
2023 96.14 10th 271 96.3%
2024 94.98 7th 300 97.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Reagan College Preparatory High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 25 83 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2005 73 145 14 41 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 109 127 18 48 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 170 149 26 86 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 244 111 25 155 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 303 102 41 248 7 n/a n/a 0 701
2010 364 138 40 442 10 n/a n/a 0 994
2011 371 138 47 511 12 0 0 0 1079
2012 357 152 44 592 14 0 1 0 1160
2013 358 155 48 606 13 0 2 0 1182
2014 371 143 54 648 12 0 0 0 1228
2015 388 148 62 649 14 2 3 0 1266
2016 409 143 75 663 16 1 4 0 1311
2017 419 124 83 657 15 1 5 0 1304
2018 398 124 89 698 14 1 12 0 1336
2019 418 102 87 712 14 0 19 0 1352
2020 423 90 87 713 12 0 21 0 1346
2021 427 109 94 717 11 0 26 0 1384
2022 443 104 104 662 7 0 24 0 1344
2023 425 109 98 679 5 0 27 0 1343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Reagan College Preparatory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 127 6.0 21.2 59.8
2005 275 10.0 27.5 n/a
2006 303 15.0 20.2 n/a
2007 434 20.0 21.7 56.2
2008 539 16.2 33.3 54.4
2009 701 32.4 21.6 56.6
2010 994 43.9 22.6 63.4
2011 1079 28.2 38.2 61.4
2012 1160 27.8 41.7 67.2
2013 1182 34.0 34.7 63.4
2014 1228 31.1 39.4 66.9
2015 1266 n/a n/a 63.2
2016 1311 57.0 23.0 n/a
2017 1304 65.0 20.0 61.9
2018 1336 61.4 21.7 62.6
2019 1352 61.6 21.9 44.2
2020 1346 62.5 21.5 57.9
2021 1384 64.0 21.6 56.1
2022 1344 65.3 20.5 48.7
2023 1343 61.8 21.7 51.9

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 Reagan College Preparatory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 127 6.0 21.2 59.8
2005 275 10.0 27.5 n/a
2006 303 15.0 20.2 n/a
2007 434 20.0 21.7 56.2
2008 539 16.2 33.3 54.4
2009 701 32.4 21.6 56.6
2010 994 43.9 22.6 63.4
2011 1079 28.2 38.2 61.4
2012 1160 27.8 41.7 67.2
2013 1182 34.0 34.7 63.4
2014 1228 31.1 39.4 66.9
2015 1266 n/a n/a 63.2
2016 1311 57.0 23.0 n/a
2017 1304 65.0 20.0 61.9
2018 1336 61.4 21.7 62.6
2019 1352 61.6 21.9 44.2
2020 1346 62.5 21.5 57.9
2021 1384 64.0 21.6 56.1
2022 1344 65.3 20.5 48.7
2023 1343 61.8 21.7 51.9

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 Reagan College Preparatory High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $964 (8.6%) $10,200 (91.4%) $11,164
2020 $1,261 (10.8%) $10,461 (89.2%) $11,722
2021 $2,067 (16.7%) $10,338 (83.3%) $12,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reagan College Preparatory High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 400 High schoolsRanks 71st of 415 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Reagan College Preparatory High)54.965.8
 10.9%
   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 (Reagan College Preparatory High)60.866.9
 6.1%
   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 (Reagan College Preparatory High)25.331.8
 6.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)78
 1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Reagan College Preparatory High)34.838.7
 3.9%
   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 Students13521343
 0.7%
African American102109
 6.9%
American Indian145
 64.3%
Asian8798
 12.6%
Hispanic712679
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White418425
 1.7%
Two or More Races1927
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%51.9%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Reagan College Preparatory High

Reagan College Preparatory 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
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, 1,343 students attended Reagan College Preparatory High.

Students at Reagan College Preparatory High are 51% Hispanic, 32% White, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Reagan College Preparatory High ranks 65th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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