Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
544 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School (MECS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the McGovern Park neighborhood of Milwaukee. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates with a focused mission to prepare scholars for success in college and beyond. The institution is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, high behavioral expectations, and a structured environment designed to close the opportunity gap. By emphasizing character development alongside academic achievement, MECS aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate and excel in higher education and professional career paths.
Beyond its core curriculum, Milwaukee Excellence is recognized for its strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school utilizes a longer school day and year to maximize instructional time, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to set ambitious goals. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a reputation for high academic standards, consistently striving to ensure that every graduate is prepared to contribute positively to their community and compete on a national level.
Beyond its core curriculum, Milwaukee Excellence is recognized for its strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school utilizes a longer school day and year to maximize instructional time, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to set ambitious goals. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a reputation for high academic standards, consistently striving to ensure that every graduate is prepared to contribute positively to their community and compete on a national level.
544
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
46.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 508 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black508 (93.4 %)
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Hispanic15 (2.8 %)
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Two or More11 (2.0 %)
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Asian5 (0.9 %)
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White4 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Milwaukee School District |
| Phone: | (414)464-7188 |
| Website: | http://www.mkeexcellence.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 544 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 46.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
51
Grade 7
91
Grade 8
99
Grade 9
86
Grade 10
91
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
83
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 51 |
| Grade 7 | 91 |
| Grade 8 | 99 |
| Grade 9 | 86 |
| Grade 10 | 91 |
| Grade 11 | 43 |
| Grade 12 | 83 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 292 | 53.7% |
| Male | 252 | 46.3% |
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