Highland Community School vs Milwaukee High School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 569 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Community School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | Highland Community School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,069 | #427 of 446 |
| National rank | #32048 of 50,301 | #16228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 13.9).
- •Highland Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2%).
- •Highland Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Highland Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 76.2%).
- •Highland Community School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts is the larger school with 959 students compared with 387.
- •Highland Community School is a charter school while Milwaukee High School of the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highland Community School better than Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Community School ranks higher (39.8 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 Highland Community School and Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Community School: 387. Milwaukee High School of the Arts: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Community School and Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank in Wisconsin?
Highland Community School is 802nd of 1,069 and Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 427th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).