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Northwest Catholic

Private | PK-8 | 270 students

We are best known for a safe, faith-filled environment.
 

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Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $80,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $780.

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3 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 19, 2013

My daughter attended this East campus of NWC from K5-2nd grade. We left last school year. The administration had poor communication w/ parents and staff. My daughter was physically assaulted by other kids on the playground and I was not informed. Problem children repeatedly violated policies and were allowed to come back year after year. Students were disrespectful to each other and formed groups based on adult TV shows like the Bad Girls Club. Bullying should be zero tolerance and I did not see that happen. The school changed greatly during the 3 years we were there. Programs were dropped and a lot of administrative changes took place. On a positive note, the teachers were awesome, always making me feel welcome & part of a community and were always available.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2012

This school and it's sister school are falling apart rapidly. I can say this because my child has gone to both schools and every year things go downhill. This year really takes the cake! Enrollment is down and they don't know why (aside from having to give the boot to many problem children). Teachers are retiring and quitting and aides are being let go because they lack funds. 3 weeks into the school year, a year that is about changes and making things better, they are now combining 4th grade classes and sending the other teacher off to the other campus. Did they discuss this with parents? Nope. Why didn't they take care of this prior to the start of the year? The class sizes were small, we expected them to make up for the awful previous year. If they were going to combine they should have done it sooner not 3 weeks in because one of their other teachers quit. By doing this they are messing with the children and their comfort. They said they are doing it for education, larger doesn't mean better in this case! If I had other options my child would be out the door. I don't recommend this place. They'd like us to refer people to them ut I just can't. It's wrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2012

This in a terrible school. It was great two years ago, but it's amazing how quickly it's transformed into a school with fights daily, foul language, and rampant disrespect.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2011

Hi,I am a 7th grade student at northwest catholic.last year the east campus and west campus merged (which was a bad idea).now there are fights,kids who have no respect,and a watered down curriculum.it's sad there are only a couple of teacher who actually care about the students,and the principal well...I can't say anything about her without saying something mean.I am an a+ student and am very respectful to my classmates and teachers so when I came to nwc I was very dissoponted I hated coming to school .so if you want your children to learn and be happy and respectful don't send them to nwc


Posted January 27, 2011

Northwest Catholic School has a great environment for learning. The teachers are dedicated and go the extra miles for the kids. There is a weekly all school Mass, art, music, Spanish, computer lab, gym class, a breakfast program and after school care for the students registered at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

Christian education, Great teachers, long history of outstanding musical productions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

NW Catholic West is a wonderful school. The teachers and support staff are kind, caring and are always striving to help the children succeed!
—Submitted by gail chicks, a parent


Posted November 16, 2004

Great school; good decipline; kids are getting a great education. very happy here.
—Submitted by Pam Siebenlist, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Math

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
29%
Reading

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
46%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
50%
Reading

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
67%
Science

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
58%
Social Studies

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
79%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
45%
Reading

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
62%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
38%
Reading

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
48%
Reading

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
72%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
56%
Reading

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
89%
Science

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%
Social Studies

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
1 / 10
Climate rating
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Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Average

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

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. This data is from 2012 and is provided by the Value-Added Research Center and Milwaukee Public Schools. Private school growth data is not included in the rating because it is not comparable with public school results.

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. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black, not Hispanic 35%
White, not Hispanic 32%
Multiracial 15%
Asian 12%
Hispanic 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Technical design and production
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Kitchen
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:40 am
School end time
  • 2:40 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Michelle Paris and Diana Erlandson
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Associations
  • NCEA
Fax number
  • (414) 352-7258

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • Milwaukee Succeeds
  • PAVE
  • Unity in Motion
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Technical design and production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Student council/government
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Blue, white
School mascot
  • Knights
More from this school
  • Northwest Catholic is the result of a merger of St. Bernadette, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and Our Lady of Good Hope schools. West Campus, formerly St. Bernadette School, has a 35-year tradition of producing high caliber Broadway musicals with the junior high students. We are also proud of our technology program which includes digital video taping, movie making, and publishing. Students in K4 through grade 8 are proficient in computer literacy for their grade level.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
300
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
300

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$2000 - $3000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.
Application fee
No

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Dominican High School
Pius XI High School
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
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7140 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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Phone: (414) 352-6927

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