Transition High

1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

67 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Transition High School, located at 1940 N 36th St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is designed to serve as a bridge for students who need a unique environment to successfully complete their secondary education. By focusing on individualized attention and a structured approach to learning, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles and move toward graduation or further educational opportunities.

The school’s curriculum and culture are tailored to support students who may benefit from an alternative setting rather than a traditional high school experience. As part of the broader Milwaukee Public Schools system, Transition High adheres to district-wide standards while providing the specific resources necessary to help its student body stay on track. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment procedures, academic programs, or specific school policies, the official Milwaukee Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and contact information.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Transition High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	60
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
60 (89.6 %)
White
2 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (3.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.5 %)

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)212-2670
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
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 6

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 23