D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3517 W Courtland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 30th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
D
49% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
44
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 21st percentile, math 39th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%3/10049% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%77/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−16 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate49% (−38 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 3517 W Courtland Ave
City Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53209
District 5509600
NCES School ID 550960002707
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53209

Understanding the community around Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,436
Per Capita Income $25,638
Poverty Rate 21.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,200
Median Rent $952
Owner-Occupied 42.3%
Renter-Occupied 57.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 63.6%
Female 36.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 44
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has 44 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee serve?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee receive per student?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee receives $19,598 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee in 53209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,884
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,444
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
57.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026