WHS Information Technology

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

402 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **WHS Information Technology** refers to the **Information Technology High School**, which is a specialized pathway program housed within **Washington High School of Information Technology** in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Located at 2525 N. Sherman Blvd in Milwaukee, the school is recognized for its focused curriculum designed to prepare students for the modern digital workforce.

The program emphasizes a rigorous academic environment integrated with technical skill-building, specifically targeting students interested in fields such as computer science, software development, and network administration. By providing students with hands-on experience in IT-related coursework, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the growing demands of the technology sector, helping students earn industry-recognized certifications and college credits before graduation.

Beyond technical training, the school operates as a comprehensive high school, offering a range of extracurricular activities, sports, and support services typical of the MPS system. Its mission is centered on empowering students from the Milwaukee community with the technical literacy and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education or to enter competitive career paths directly upon completing their studies.

402

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHS Information Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	17
Black	357
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
357 (88.8%)
Hispanic
17 (4.2%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)
White
7 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (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)875-5900
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
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 9 122

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 108