Milwaukee Excellence Charter School

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.
544
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
46.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic15
Black508
Asian5
Two or More11
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    508 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • White
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Grade Student Count
Grade 651
Grade 791
Grade 899
Grade 986
Grade 1091
Grade 1143
Grade 1283
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29253.7%
Male25246.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)