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Public School | Grades 10-12 | Milwaukee

Custer High School is located in Milwaukee, WI and is one of 68 high schools in Milwaukee School District. It is a public school that serves 433 students in grades 10-12.

Custer High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wisconsin in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Custer High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Custer High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Custer High School's students and teachers. more

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5075 North Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53209

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 433

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Custer High School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wisconsin had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

96%

White

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Milwaukee District Spending

$13,982Per Pupil

The Milwaukee spends $13,982 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Milwaukee District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Custer High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The WKCE-CRT are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four proficiency levels: minimal performance, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests Results (2007)

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19%

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