Westside Academy is located in the urban neighborhood of Washington Park in Milwaukee. The school is part of the Milwaukee Public School district and serves several hundred children each year in preschool through fifth grade.
Formerly Milwaukee’s historic 31st Street School, Westside Academy doesn’t look much like any other schoolhouse in the city, and for good reason: Milwaukee-based architectural firm R.G. Kirsch and Co. designed the original building, which was one of the only schools the firm developed.
The school touts its high-achieving programs and specialized curriculum, and prides itself on helping students solve complex problems while developing their critical thinking skills. Students connect with mentors from the community and benefit from free after-school programs, including intramural sports, tutoring, and literature classes. Westside Academy focuses on teaching core academics, reinforcing positive behaviors, and emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students.
The school also offers a variety of after-school sports like basketball, softball, flag football, and cheerleading. Students enjoy access to an art room, music classes, and small theater productions. Uniforms are required.
Westside Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1945 N 31st St,
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Renee Drane
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.3%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,097:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
85.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Two or more races
2.9%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/20/2012
The Principals are great, The staff really cares about the students. The school is great. The only downside is neighborhood just sucks.
6/27/2007
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Walnut Hill
List Price Range
$49K - $198K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$109,110
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
70%
Household Income
$44,062
% of College Grads
19.6%
Median Age
26
Average House Size
1,736 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Tiefenthaler Park
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Metcalfe Park
Butterfly Park
Harley Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Johnsons Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Amphitheater
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Midway between quiet suburbs and bustling downtown Milwaukee
Washington Park
Historic neighborhood, providing green space and convenient access to amenities