Wings Academy serves 148 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% 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 1-12
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
28%
9%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wings Academy?
The graduation rate of Wings Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wings Academy?
148 students attend Wings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wings Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings Academy?
Wings Academy has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wings Academy offer ?
Wings Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Wings Academy part of?
Wings Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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