Milwaukee School of Languages

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

985 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL), located on West Burleigh Street, is a specialized 6–12 grade school within the Milwaukee Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its rigorous academic environment and its focus on world language proficiency. The school offers a unique middle and high school experience where students are required to study a second language—such as French, German, Spanish, or Japanese—throughout their tenure. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship and linguistic competence, the institution aims to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

In addition to its language-focused mission, the Milwaukee School of Languages is well-regarded for its high academic standards and diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to engage in athletics, arts, and academic clubs, helping to develop well-rounded individuals. As a selective-enrollment school, it attracts students from across the district who are interested in pursuing advanced coursework and attaining biliteracy, making it a prominent destination for families seeking a specialized and challenging educational pathway.

985

Total Students

68.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee School of Languages
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	208
Black	477
Asian	33
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
477 (48.4 %)
White
215 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
208 (21.1 %)
Two or More
48 (4.9 %)
Asian
33 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-5700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	985
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 6 188

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 145

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 132