Veritas High in Milwaukee, WI | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

256

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

380

Veritas High: 256 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

20:1 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: 251
Teachers (FTE): 15
Student–teacher ratio: 16.7:1

What the reported data says about Veritas High

Veritas 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 256 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, 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 (91.8%) and White (7.8%). English learners represent 31.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Veritas High

1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.8 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 31.9%
Students with disabilities: 6.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 75%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.8%
Hispanic91.8%
Black0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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

Students enrolled

1 distinct course 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Tenor High

High · Grades 09–12

651 reported students

Seeds of Health Elementary Program

Elementary · Grades PK–08

380 reported students

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Public schools near Veritas 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
Pulaski High High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	1,041	0.4 mi
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus High · Charter · Milwaukee School District	09–12	679	0.4 mi
Audubon Technology and Communication High High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	436	0.6 mi
Lad Lake Synergy School High · Milwaukee School District	06–12	22	1.2 mi
Grandview High High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	219	1.3 mi
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus High · Charter · Milwaukee School District	09–12	382	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Veritas High

What grades does Veritas High serve?

Veritas 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 Veritas High?

Veritas High reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Veritas High?

The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 256 students and 12.8 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 Veritas High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Veritas 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 Veritas High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

75% 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 Veritas High in?

Veritas 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 Veritas High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pulaski High (0.4 mi), Carmen Hi Southeast Campus (0.4 mi), Audubon Technology and Communication High (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.