BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Bay View High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 920 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Bay View High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bay View High School, located in the historic Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated on South Lenox Street, the school is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district and has a long-standing tradition of educating students in the area. The school aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school is known for its architectural significance—featuring a distinct, historic structure—and for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and academic programs designed to foster student growth. By leveraging its place within the Milwaukee public school system, Bay View High works to support a diverse student body through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. For those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurriculars, or district updates, the official Milwaukee Public Schools website provides further resources.

For more information, contact Bay View High at (414) 294-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207-2209
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BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milwaukee, WI with about 920 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
920
Teachers:
54.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 920 students

Black or African American
52.5%
Hispanic/Latino
28.0%
White
10.7%
Asian
3.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.