Bay View High

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

1,021 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bay View High School, located in the historic Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated on South Lenox Street, the school is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district and has a long-standing tradition of educating students in the area. The school aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school is known for its architectural significance—featuring a distinct, historic structure—and for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and academic programs designed to foster student growth. By leveraging its place within the Milwaukee public school system, Bay View High works to support a diverse student body through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. For those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurriculars, or district updates, the official Milwaukee Public Schools website provides further resources.

1,021

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bay View High
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	300
Black	515
Asian	71
Two or More	50
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

Black
515 (50.4%)
Hispanic
300 (29.4%)
White
72 (7.1%)
Asian
71 (7.0%)
Two or More
50 (4.9%)
American Indian
11 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)294-2400
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	856
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 376

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 158