Milwaukee School District

District Overview
The Milwaukee School District, headquartered at 5225 W Vliet St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (53208), serves as a major public educational institution situated in a large city environment within the broader Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district, it maintains 154 active schools offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 65,599 students, the district accommodates a wide spectrum of learners across all grade levels, including over 4,700 early childhood and prekindergarten students and a high school population featuring more than 5,800 ninth-graders.

Reflecting its vibrant urban community, the district educates a diverse student body that includes 31,663 Black, 18,923 Hispanic, 6,127 Asian, 5,683 White, and 2,910 multiracial students, as well as American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To support academic achievement and school operations, the district employs a comprehensive staffing workforce totaling 19,700.88 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This instructional and operational team includes approximately 7,972.1 FTE teachers, 1,046.68 FTE instructional aides, and 10,682.1 FTE support staff personnel. Parents, students, and researchers seeking additional information can connect with the district by calling (414) 475-8002 or visiting their official website at http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
154
Total Schools
65,599
Total Students
7,972.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee School District
Demographic Student Count
White5,683
Hispanic18,923
Black31,663
Asian6,127
Two or More2,910
American Indian227
Pacific Islander58
  • Black
    31,663 (48.3%)
  • Hispanic
    18,923 (28.8%)
  • Asian
    6,127 (9.3%)
  • White
    5,683 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    2,910 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    227 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    58 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Milwaukee School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary107
Middle7
High33
Other9
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:19 Charter Schools
Number of schools:154
Students:65,599*
Teachers (FTE):7,972.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Milwaukee School District
Found 156 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th