Elkhorn Area High vs Milwaukee High School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Area High
Elkhorn · Public high · Grades 9–12
953 students
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Area High Elkhorn, Wisconsin | Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 446 | #427 of 446 |
| National rank | #8307 of 16,910 | #16228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 953 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 953 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 2% |
| city | Elkhorn | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Area High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 13.9).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2%).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 76.2%).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts is the larger school with 959 students compared with 953.
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 Elkhorn Area High better than Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Area High ranks higher (50.3 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 Elkhorn Area High and Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Area High: 953. Milwaukee High School of the Arts: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Area High and Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank in Wisconsin?
Elkhorn Area High is 149th of 446 and Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 427th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).