The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
8%
Black
(09-10)92%
10%
White
(09-10)6%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
77%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Milwaukee School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts?
143 students attend Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts offer ?
Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts part of?
Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts is part of Milwaukee School District.
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