Lad Lake Synergy School

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

53 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Lad Lake Synergy School, located at 2820 W. Grant St. in Milwaukee, is a specialized educational facility that operates in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). It is designed to serve students who require a more supportive and therapeutic environment than what is typically offered in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on a holistic approach, blending academic instruction with behavioral and emotional support to help students overcome barriers to learning and personal growth.

The curriculum at Synergy is tailored to meet the unique needs of its student population, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized learning plans. By integrating mental health services and social-emotional learning into the daily school experience, the staff works to build resilience and foster positive decision-making skills in their students. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource within the Milwaukee community, providing a structured pathway for students to succeed academically while developing the tools necessary for stability and long-term success.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lad Lake Synergy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	18
Black	32
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
32 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (34.0 %)
White
1 (1.9 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.9 %)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)647-1771
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
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 7 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 11