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CEO Leadership Academy

Charter | 9-12 | 185 students
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Posted May 10, 2013
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This Central City Milwaukee schools is intent on preparing high schoolers to go to and through college. They offer a safe, caring, nurturing environment and they still hold children accountable for grades, behavior and good moral character. Our son started school here as a sophomore and has totally blossomed in this environment. In other public schools, I don't believe anyone pushed him to do better, they even thought he couldn't do high school work. Now, he is going to college! I would recommend this school to any parent that is serious about learning and personal development for their child.
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CEO Leadership Academy is a wonderful school with a loving adminstrative team and a caring faculty and staff who take time to get to know, understand and help their students evolve into inspiring adults. They help our children find and love themselves for who they truly are and for whom they are maturing into, while sending them to and through college!!! Go CEO! I appreciate all that you stand for and I am happy to be a parent of this great family/organization.
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Posted December 27, 2012
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AWESOME! This school's staff is well equipped with the wisdom and integrity it takes to send our students to and through college. I love the curriculum, the teachig styles and instruction from all staff. I am assured that my daughters will soar with success in life due in part to this staff's educational fostering and my family values. Keep up the awesome work that you do. Love-In-Christ, Mrs. Leah Noid-Harrington!!!!!! Looking forward to 6 great years with you for my daughters, but a lifetime for livlihoodwith humble success!
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i rate ceo leadership with a terrific job of educating our students which are becoming perfect scholars love you guys.... Neosha Collins
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Posted April 22, 2009
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I love Ceo they taught me everything i know i love the staff they are very helping and they care. They teach us that we can do any thing . Our mission is to go to and through college gotta love that. Also ms.pitchford is thee best principal i ever had and i love her for that
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i love the school and it mission to get us to and through college
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Posted May 30, 2008
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This school has given my grandson the education needed to survive in society today.It has equiped him for the world as we know it today.Had it not been for the staff and Dr. Howard Fuller and the work he does on an daily basis none of the student would have had the opportunities that they have experience while attending CEO Leadership Academy.Thanks So Much for All that you have done and continue to do daily
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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.

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Language Arts

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

8 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

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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 Students13%
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Not economically disadvantaged13%
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Non-disabled13%
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Proficient in English13%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant13%

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Non-disabled25%
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Non-migrant25%

Social Studies

All Students25%
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Proficient in English25%
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Non-migrant25%
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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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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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Informing and including families.

This rating reflects how much communication parents can expect from this school. A highly rated school is more likely to have regular communication (e.g. newsletters, emails, and meetings) between administrators, teachers and parents. This may include information about student progress, homework help and volunteer opportunities. At lower-rated schools, parents may not get regular updates and may feel less welcome at school.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black, not Hispanic 98% 10%
Hispanic 2% 10%
White, not Hispanic 1% 74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 1%
Asian N/A 4%
Multiracial N/A 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school BEAM
Milwaukee College Prep
Urban Day
Percentage of students going to 2-year college 7% (2013)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 57% (2013)
Percentage of students going to the military 0% (2013)
Percentage of students going to vocational programs 25% (2013)
Colleges most students attend after graduation UW-System Schools
Wisconsin Private Colleges
MATC
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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
College counselor(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
PE instructor(s)
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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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

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Arts and crafts
  • Dance club: Praise Dance
  • Drama club
  • Student newspaper

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Cooking club

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:55 pm
School Leader's name
  • Rashida Evans
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (414) 873-4344

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • College prep
  • Hybrid
  • Independent Study
  • Standards-based
  • Virtual school
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
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
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Passes/tokens for public transportation
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Sports Coop with Washington High School
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Activities Connected with WIAA
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Arts and crafts
  • Community service
  • Cooking club
  • Dance club: Praise Dance
  • Drama club
  • Mock trial competition club
  • Pearls for Teen Girls
  • Rapport Leadership Group
  • Robotics club
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
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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
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Purple and Gold
School mascot
  • King
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  • CEO Leadership Academy is a small nuturing environment for high school students in pursuit of excellence. We include parents and community members on our journey of fulfilling our mission of sending students to and through college.
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8 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.

Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
90
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
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Students typically come from these schools
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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
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Gramling University
Pepperdine University
College preparation / awareness offered
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SAT/ACT prep classes
Summer college prep programs
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2 year college - 7%
4 year college - 57%
Military - 0%
Vocational - 25%
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