Highland Community School

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Charter School 420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Highland Community School is a public charter school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades K3 through 8. As a member of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system, the school is deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes individualized learning, independence, and a hands-on approach to education. By fostering multi-age classrooms, Highland aims to create a supportive environment where students can develop at their own pace while engaging in a curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academics, Highland Community School is noted for its strong commitment to community engagement and social justice. The school functions as an active hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often prioritizing parent involvement and collaborative decision-making to ensure that the educational experience reflects the values and needs of its families. By integrating cultural responsiveness into its mission, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body to be thoughtful, empathetic, and capable citizens in an increasingly global society.

420

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	53
Black	154
Asian	3
Two or More	42

White
168 (40.0 %)
Black
154 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
53 (12.6 %)
Two or More
42 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)342-1412
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 92

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	52.1%
Male	201	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)