METRO SCHOOL

Metro School is a Title I public school that is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District school district, located in Madison, WI with about 13 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Metro School has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Metro School (formally known as Metro High School) is a small, alternative public high school located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, operating under the umbrella of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Metro is designed to serve students who may thrive in a more intimate, flexible, and personalized educational environment. The school emphasizes strong, supportive relationships between students and staff, utilizing a project-based and community-integrated approach to learning that encourages student agency and academic exploration.

Because of its unique structure, Metro High School offers a significantly different experience than the city's larger district schools. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a non-traditional schedule, the school fosters a tight-knit community where individualized attention is prioritized. It remains a key resource for the Madison community, providing a pathway to graduation for students who benefit from an unconventional classroom setting while remaining firmly connected to the district's broader educational goals and resources.

For more information, contact Metro School at (608) 663-1634 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.