Milwaukee Academy of Science
Charter School
1,401 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) is a prominent independent public charter school located in the Near West Side of Milwaukee. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the school is deeply committed to closing the achievement gap for urban youth. Its educational philosophy is anchored in a rigorous academic program with a specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), aiming to prepare students for success in competitive post-secondary environments and the modern workforce.
Beyond its core academics, the Academy emphasizes character development and holistic student growth through a structured, supportive culture. The school is known for its high expectations for student behavior and achievement, as well as its active partnerships with the community. By blending a high-tech curriculum with strong mentorship and extracurricular opportunities, the Milwaukee Academy of Science seeks to empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of innovators and leaders in their respective fields.
Beyond its core academics, the Academy emphasizes character development and holistic student growth through a structured, supportive culture. The school is known for its high expectations for student behavior and achievement, as well as its active partnerships with the community. By blending a high-tech curriculum with strong mentorship and extracurricular opportunities, the Milwaukee Academy of Science seeks to empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of innovators and leaders in their respective fields.
1,401
Total Students
69.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
112.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 33 |
| Black | 1,341 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 14 |
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Black1,341 (95.7 %)
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Hispanic33 (2.4 %)
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American Indian14 (1.0 %)
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Asian6 (0.4 %)
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White4 (0.3 %)
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Two or More3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc. |
| Phone: | (414)933-0302 |
| Website: | http://www.milwaukeeacademyofscience.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,401 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 69.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,573 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
80
Kindergarten
88
Grade 1
101
Grade 2
98
Grade 3
100
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
106
Grade 6
111
Grade 7
111
Grade 8
109
Grade 9
138
Grade 10
107
Grade 11
72
Grade 12
77
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 80 |
| Kindergarten | 88 |
| Grade 1 | 101 |
| Grade 2 | 98 |
| Grade 3 | 100 |
| Grade 4 | 103 |
| Grade 5 | 106 |
| Grade 6 | 111 |
| Grade 7 | 111 |
| Grade 8 | 109 |
| Grade 9 | 138 |
| Grade 10 | 107 |
| Grade 11 | 72 |
| Grade 12 | 77 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 729 | 52% |
| Male | 672 | 48% |
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