MILWAUKEE SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 642 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, located on West Florist Avenue in Milwaukee, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school operates with a focus on academic excellence, moral development, and a "college-prep" culture. Its curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in core subjects, while its school culture emphasizes the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character education—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—directly into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School aims to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is structured to support personalized learning, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. By combining high academic expectations with a commitment to community values, the school seeks to provide an equitable educational opportunity for students in the Milwaukee area, regardless of their background.

For more information, contact Milwaukee Scholars Charter School at (414) 393-0197 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
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MILWAUKEE SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Total Students:
642
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 642 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MILWAUKEE SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
White
0.5%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.