Shabazz-City High

shabazz.madison.k12.wi.us/

121 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shabazz City High School is an alternative high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, operating under the Madison Metropolitan School District. Known for its small, tight-knit community, the school offers a specialized learning environment designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional setting. Its curriculum often emphasizes personalized education, flexible scheduling, and a focus on social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a supportive path toward graduation for students who may have struggled in larger, conventional high school environments.

The school is characterized by its collaborative atmosphere, where educators work closely with students to foster both academic success and personal development. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and a more intimate campus culture, Shabazz seeks to empower its students to overcome barriers and achieve their post-secondary goals. It serves as a vital component of the district’s efforts to provide diverse educational options that cater to the unique needs and learning styles of every student in the Madison community.

121

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shabazz-City High
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	18
Black	15
Two or More	14

White
67 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (15.8 %)
Black
15 (13.2 %)
Two or More
14 (12.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-2440
Website:	http://shabazz.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 38