Central High vs Milwaukee High School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
West Allis · Public high · Grades 9–12
961 students
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | Central High West Allis, Wisconsin | Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 446 | #427 of 446 |
| National rank | #15185 of 16,910 | #16228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 961 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 2% |
| city | West Allis | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 13.9).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 76.2%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Central High is the larger school with 961 students compared with 959.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High better than Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (20.5 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High and Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between West Allis and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 961. Milwaukee High School of the Arts: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 418th of 446 and Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 427th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).