MILWAUKEE EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 239 students offering grade levels from 6th 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.

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School (MECS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the McGovern Park neighborhood of Milwaukee. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates with a focused mission to prepare scholars for success in college and beyond. The institution is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, high behavioral expectations, and a structured environment designed to close the opportunity gap. By emphasizing character development alongside academic achievement, MECS aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate and excel in higher education and professional career paths.

Beyond its core curriculum, Milwaukee Excellence is recognized for its strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school utilizes a longer school day and year to maximize instructional time, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to set ambitious goals. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a reputation for high academic standards, consistently striving to ensure that every graduate is prepared to contribute positively to their community and compete on a national level.

For more information, contact Milwaukee Excellence Charter School at (414) 464-7188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209-5663
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MILWAUKEE EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Milwaukee School District
Total Students:
239
Teachers:
1.3
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 239 students

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

Black or African American
95.4%
White
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.