MILWAUKEE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Milwaukee Collegiate Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 287 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Milwaukee Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Collegiate Academy (MCA) is a public charter school located in the heart of Milwaukee’s central city, dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle that all students are capable of academic excellence regardless of their background, the school emphasizes a structured, high-expectations environment designed to prepare its graduates for success in four-year universities. MCA places a heavy focus on character development and academic discipline, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap by fostering a community of intellectual ambition and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is strategically aligned with college readiness standards, offering students the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education. Beyond traditional academics, Milwaukee Collegiate Academy is known for its "no-excuses" culture, which provides significant support through mentorship, smaller class settings, and a dedicated faculty committed to the success of every individual student. By centering its mission on the "college-bound" philosophy, MCA acts as a vital educational anchor in the 53216 zip code, striving to empower local youth with the skills, habits, and mindset required to thrive in a global society.

For more information, contact Milwaukee Collegiate Academy at (414) 873-4014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
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MILWAUKEE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 287 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
City of Milwaukee
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
21
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
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MILWAUKEE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%

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.