Tenor High

918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203

tenor.seedsofhealth.org/

Charter School 550 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

550

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenor High
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	352
Black	139
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
352 (64.0 %)
Black
139 (25.3 %)
White
40 (7.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seeds of Health Inc
Phone:	(414)431-4371
Website:	http://tenor.seedsofhealth.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tenor High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	183
Grade 10	173
Grade 11	127
Grade 12	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tenor High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	47.5%
Male	289	52.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)