Milwaukee Academy of Science vs Milwaukee High School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Milwaukee · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,711 students
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
| Measure | Milwaukee Academy of Science Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #427 of 446 |
| National rank | – | #16228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,711 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milwaukee Academy of Science does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2%).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 91.9%).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •Milwaukee Academy of Science is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 959.
- •Milwaukee Academy of Science 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 Milwaukee Academy of Science better than Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Milwaukee Academy of Science and Milwaukee High School of the Arts?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milwaukee Academy of Science: 1,711. Milwaukee High School of the Arts: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milwaukee Academy of Science and Milwaukee High School of the Arts rank in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee Academy of Science is unranked and Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 427th of 446 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).