Shared Journeys

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawm.k12.wi.us

Charter School 2 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Shared Journeys is a specialized alternative education program operating within the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Designed specifically to support pregnant and parenting students, the program provides a unique, supportive environment where students can continue their academic pursuits while simultaneously accessing essential resources for child development and health. By integrating traditional coursework with parenting education, the school aims to help young parents earn their high school diplomas while building the skills necessary to care for their families.

Beyond academics, Shared Journeys functions as a vital community hub, offering comprehensive support services that address the holistic needs of its students. This includes on-site childcare services, health and wellness resources, and personalized counseling to ensure that students can overcome the unique challenges associated with balancing motherhood and education. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere and providing a flexible, goal-oriented curriculum, Shared Journeys plays a critical role in empowering its students to achieve long-term educational and personal success.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shared Journeys
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2

Hispanic
2 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-4290
Website:	http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 10 2