D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Transition High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1940 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 9th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
D
52% 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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
88
Students
enrolled
8.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%9/100reading 7th percentile, math 11th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%5/10052% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% 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 +2 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 proficiency10% (−30 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−30 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate52% (−35 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 1940 N 36th St
City Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53208
District 5509600
NCES School ID 550960002760
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53208

Understanding the community around Transition High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,348
Per Capita Income $28,355
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,300
Median Rent $868
Owner-Occupied 40.0%
Renter-Occupied 60.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Transition High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 88
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Transition High?
Transition High has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Transition High?
Transition High has 88 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1.
What grades does Transition High serve?
Transition High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Transition High receive per student?
Transition High receives $19,598 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Transition High in 53208 ▼
Avg Home Value
$240,135
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,376
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
60.0%

Other Schools in 53208

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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