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Genesis High School (Closed 2012)

1011 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Genesis High School serves 202 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
11-19%
77%
(10-11)
≤10%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(10-11)
30-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Genesis High School?
The graduation rate of Genesis High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Genesis High School?
202 students attend Genesis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Genesis High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Genesis High School offer ?
Genesis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Genesis High School part of?
Genesis High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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