CARMEN MID/HI NORTHWEST CAMPUS

Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 653 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 20 teachers, Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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.

Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology (Northwest Campus) is a public charter school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for success in college and professional careers. As part of the Carmen Schools of Science and Technology network, the campus emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in STEM education. The school is known for its high expectations, small class sizes, and a strong culture of support, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking and character skills necessary to navigate higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the Northwest Campus places a significant focus on holistic student development, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional support systems. The school serves students in grades 6 through 12, creating a continuous pipeline that encourages long-term mentorship between faculty and students. By maintaining a focus on college readiness and community engagement, Carmen Northwest seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for Milwaukee families to access a high-quality, preparatory education.

For more information, contact Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus at (414) 837-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218-2820
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CARMEN MID/HI NORTHWEST CAMPUS is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 653 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Milwaukee School District
Total Students:
653
Teachers:
20
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 653 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARMEN MID/HI NORTHWEST CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
White
4.9%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.