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Milwaukee College Preparatory School

Charter | PK-8 | 500 students

We are best known for unrelenting focus on academics.

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Posted Friday, May 17, 2013

Milwaukee College prep is a great school. The teachers and staff show a great deal of concern with the performance of my daughter. She started this year in K4 and by January she began to read short word books. I cant say enough great things about the 36th Street Campus. My daughter has alot of energy and Mrs Fregoso and Mrs Griffin are great teacher who exude the same energy. These ladies are definitely top of the line teachers. My daughter comes home everyday excited to share with me what she learned and is eager to show her siblings.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2011

Hands down, there's no other place were academics is being taught, in the City of Milwaukee, with such intensity and value. The formula for success that is demonstrated consistently at MCP should be bottled! If our Public Schools expect to turn its failed system around, it would behoove the powers that be to request assistance from the dedicated and capable leaders of MCP. MCP knows that everything taught is about the academic health and well being of our children. I take great pride in knowing that all our Scholars that attend MCP are being given the chance to be their best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2011

As a new migrate to Milwaukee, one of the most frustrating and challenging tasks was knowing what school would possess the values similiar to my family and where my children would get challenged at. When I was introduced to Milwaukee College Prep I stopped looking and have never looked back yet. My 5 year old and 11 year old love the school and teachers. I sat in on the morning pep rallies and it helped my get through my days at work. So thank you Mr. Rauh and all the MCP teachers and workers and I look forward to next year... Teh McCrary family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

Academically, I love Milwaukee College Prep. But I felt that the staff knowingly allowed a certain crowd of students to bully others without any discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2009

Milwaukee College Prep is an excellent school. They set high standards for the children and work closely with them to succeed. They have the BEST teachers and staff. We are extremely fortunate to have our two girls attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

I go to Milwaukee college prep and I am in the 8th grade and my name is Indiah Washington. And it is my time to go off to high school but I don't want to leave because the teachers there are like my mom and dad and i love them!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 28, 2007

I also have 3 girls who attend Milwaukee College Prep. I must say that it is the best school in the city of Milwaukee. My girls have grown both academically and personally. They really love their teachers. The staff is wonderfull and they treat your child like their own taking their education seriously. Banks
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I personally feel this is the best school in Milwaukee for my 3 girls to attend. I have seen their confidence excel in their work in the last 3 years they have been attending. I recommend for any parent to check out this awesome school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2006

Milwaukee College Prep is the best school in Milwaukee. My son has attended since k-4 and he has excelled tremendously. He has been give so many opportunities thru this school. The principal--Robert Raugh--is dedicated along with his staff. Dedra
—Submitted by shelle mcconnel, a parent


Posted May 11, 2006

Milwaukee College Prep School, formerly known as Marva Collins Prep School is tbe school in Ilwaukee County. The staff is dedicated to the advancement of the students and the students thrive academically. MCPS tests scores exceed the public school system as a whole.
—Submitted by Angela, a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%
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

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%
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

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%
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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%
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

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%
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

All Students94%
Female100%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students89%
Female96%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students89%
Female97%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Science

All Students81%
Female89%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic origin81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic origin95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic origin85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students82%
Female93%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic origin82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled85%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic origin96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Math

All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female81%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state.
Overall academic rating

8

Above average

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

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 State average
Black, not Hispanic 98% 10%
White, not Hispanic 1% 74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 1%
Asian 0% 4%
Hispanic N/A 10%
Multiracial N/A 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 0%N/A6%
Disabled students 11%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • New WI School of Promise Award (2012)
  • WI Charter School of the Year (2008)
  • National School of Character Award (2009)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
Clubs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Cooking club
  • Girls on the run
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:05 am
School end time
  • 3:40 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:45 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 5:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Robert Rauh
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (414) 445-8167

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • College Prep
  • Core knowledge
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Vocational education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Lake Valley Camp
  • WSPP
  • FirstStage
  • Mad Hot Tap/Ballroom
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Track

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Arts and crafts
  • Boy scouts
  • Cooking club
  • Girl scouts
  • Girls on the run
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school does not have a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • red and gold
School mascot
  • Northstar
School leaders can update this information here.

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February 28, 2013

 
 
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What are your chances?


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


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
62
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
235

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Rufus King IB High School
Dominican High School
Messmer High School
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2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
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Phone: (414) 445-8020

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