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Highland Community School

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Grades PreK to 8 · Milwaukee School District

Charter school

About Highland Community School

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Highland Community School is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 387 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Milwaukee. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.3 students per teacher. Milwaukee School District runs 152 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. There are 213 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1706 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone	(414) 342-1412
School district	Milwaukee School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	387
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29
Students per teacher	13.3
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Milwaukee County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 550960001847). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Highland Community School serve?

Highland Community School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Highland Community School?

Highland Community School reported 387 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community School?

About 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 387 students and 29 teachers in federal data.

Is Highland Community School a public or charter school?

Highland Community School is a public charter school.

What school district is Highland Community School in?

Highland Community School is part of Milwaukee School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wi/milwaukee-school-district/

Where is Highland Community School located?

Highland Community School is at 1706 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The phone number is (414) 342-1412.

How many other schools are near Highland Community School?

There are 213 other schools within 5 miles of Highland Community School in our directory.