At a glance
Reported students
651
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Tenor High: 651 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
24.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.3:1
What the reported data says about Tenor High
Tenor High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Milwaukee. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Seeds of Health Inc. NCES reports 651 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, above the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.1%) and Black (29.3%). English learners represent 15.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tenor High
- 1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic60.1%
- Black29.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Seeds of Health Inc
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Veritas High
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Seeds of Health Elementary Program
Elementary · Grades PK–08
380 reported students
Public schools near Tenor High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Youth Education Center High · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | — | 0.4 mi |
| Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 114 | 0.4 mi |
| DOC: Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections | 12–12 | 4 | 0.5 mi |
| Alliance School of Milwaukee High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 141 | 0.9 mi |
| Shalom High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 101 | 1.2 mi |
| Bradley Technology High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,048 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tenor High
What grades does Tenor High serve?
Tenor High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Seeds of Health Inc.
How many students attend Tenor High?
Tenor High reported 651 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tenor High?
The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 651 students and 27.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tenor High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tenor High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Tenor High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tenor High in?
Tenor High is part of Seeds of Health Inc, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tenor High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milwaukee County Youth Education Center (0.4 mi), Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth (0.4 mi), DOC: Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.