TENOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tenor High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Seeds of Health Inc school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 227 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 10 teachers, Tenor High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Tenor High School, located in downtown Milwaukee, is a unique public charter school operated by Seeds of Health, Inc. It is specifically designed to provide students with a "dual-enrollment" experience, allowing them to earn both high school credits and college credits simultaneously through partnerships with local institutions like Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). By integrating high school coursework with authentic college-level classes, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, fostering a culture of independence and academic rigor.

The school is well-regarded for its small, supportive environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and staff. Its location in the heart of the city provides students with easy access to urban resources and professional environments, reinforcing the school’s focus on college and career readiness. Overall, Tenor High is an ideal choice for students who are looking for an accelerated pathway to their future and who thrive in a setting that bridges the gap between traditional high school and the college experience.

For more information, contact Tenor High at (414) 431-4371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

840 N Jackson St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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TENOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 227 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Total Students:
227
Teachers:
10.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not 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 227 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.5%
Black or African American
31.3%
White
10.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.