Milwaukee High School of the Arts vs Pathways High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
959 students
Pathways High
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Pathways High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 446 | #312 of 446 |
| National rank | #16228 of 16,910 | #11721 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 959 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 24.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathways High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 13.9).
- •Pathways High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 2%).
- •Pathways High does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Pathways High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 76.2%).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts is the larger school with 959 students compared with 149.
- •Milwaukee High School of the Arts is a public school while Pathways High is a charter 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 High School of the Arts better than Pathways High?
On the Success Index (US), Pathways High ranks higher (37.0 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 Milwaukee High School of the Arts and Pathways High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts: 959. Pathways High: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milwaukee High School of the Arts and Pathways High rank in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee High School of the Arts is 427th of 446 and Pathways High is 312th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).