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Pulaski High School

Public | 9-12 | 1235 students
“We are best known for our Technical Education courses.”
 

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Posted December 19, 2010
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This is a school in its death throes. As a former staff member, I can recall when quality learning was the norm, not the exception. Damage done by a prior principal, along with an influx of students and parents who place no value on education has seriously compromised the compromised the ability of teachersa to guide students in their education

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Posted November 11, 2009
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I can't get a call back from administrators in a timely manner and sometimes not at all.No appearant cooperation forthcoming either.they made me feel like I was just 'wasting their time'.
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Posted March 28, 2009
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I am a parent of a Pulaski student. I must admit I had some reservations about Pulaski, however my son is doing great, he's been there since 9th grade. He will be graduating next year. My son has teachers that really care about whether he succeds and that to me is awesome.
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Posted March 25, 2009
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My daughter has attended Pulaski all 4 years. At first I did not want her here but man was I wrong. Pulaski is a grat school, they have staff that really cares. Don't let past bad reviews deter you from sending your child(ren) here. You will not regret it.
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Posted August 26, 2008
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I am now a senior at Pulaski High School and I absolutely love it, both socially and academically. Pulaski is a really big high school and offers lots of classes, sports, clubs and other extracurricular activities. The only bad thing about pulaski is that a great percent of students that attend lack the self motivation to succeed in their high school studies. Pulaski is the average high school
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Posted July 31, 2008
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i attend Pulaski High school and i love it i have been there two of my high school years i am currently a junior so im excited to make the last two years count.I think it is excellent i have had great friends and teachers as well to motivate me and keep me and everyone as well on track. i Love our block schedule i think classes go by fast and make it easier to complete our class assignments, and homework as well. I really am glad i choose this school to attend. If you send your son/ or daughter there You won't regret it.
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Posted December 6, 2004
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Pulaski is a good diverse school, but there is a need for good teachers.
—Submitted by ana baez, a former student

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Posted November 20, 2004
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The teachers are great. It is not the safetest place.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
20%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students24%
Female23%
Male25%
Black, not of Hispanic origin21%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic28%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin29%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities2%
Non-disabled30%
English learners6%
Proficient in English27%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant24%

Math

All Students16%
Female12%
Male20%
Black, not of Hispanic origin9%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic22%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin29%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled20%
English learners3%
Proficient in English18%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant16%

Reading

All Students35%
Female29%
Male41%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic31%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin53%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities4%
Non-disabled44%
English learners6%
Proficient in English41%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant35%

Science

All Students15%
Female8%
Male21%
Black, not of Hispanic origin12%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic13%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin34%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled19%
English learners3%
Proficient in English17%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant15%

Social Studies

All Students26%
Female18%
Male34%
Black, not of Hispanic origin24%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic28%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin39%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities2%
Non-disabled33%
English learners3%
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Climate rating
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Percent of 12th graders taking ACT: 81%
Average Composite ACT score: 15

*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

***This rating is based on composite ACT scores for all 12th graders in 2011. This rating takes into account how many students took the ACT, giving more credit to schools with a higher percentage of graduates taking the ACT exam. The ACT data is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools.

Overall climate rating

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Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

This rating measures whether the school has a positive learning environment and cultivates an atmosphere of respect. At a school with a higher rating, it's more likely that the school's culture celebrates hard work and learning, students treat their peers and teachers with respect and class lessons reinforce character strengths such as kindness and tolerance. A school with a lower rating may have a weaker learning environment or allow disrespectful behavior.

Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black, not Hispanic 48% 10%
Hispanic 36% 10%
White, not Hispanic 9% 74%
Asian 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Multiracial 0% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 23%N/A6%
Disabled students 21%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

College readiness and student pathways

Colleges most students attend after graduation University of Wisconsin-Milw
Marquette University
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Dance teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • School of Business (2012)
  • 1st Place Career Development (2013)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Engineering
  • Medical
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Industrial shop
  • Science lab
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Auto mechanics
  • Engineering

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Dance club
  • Drum line
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Hmong
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Hmong
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Clubs
  • Foreign language club: Latin Roots

Health & athletics

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Medical
Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Swimming pool

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • Debate
  • Forensics club
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:45 am
School end time
  • 3:55 pm
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Darrel Wiliams
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (414) 902-8915

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • Independent Study
  • Multi-aged
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Medical
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Hmong
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Hmong
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Auto mechanics
  • Business management
  • Engineering
  • Pre-law
  • Welding certification

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Industrial shop
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
  • Swimming pool
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Chess club
  • DECA
  • Dance club
  • Debate
  • Drum line
  • Foreign language club: Latin Roots
  • Forensics club
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • National Honor Society
  • Photography
  • Student council/government
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • navy blue, white, royal red
School mascot
  • Ram
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