Obama School of Career and Technical Education

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

1,402 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (CTE), located in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a specialized secondary school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and real-world professional readiness. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with hands-on vocational training, the institution aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand workforce sectors.

The school emphasizes a "school-to-career" philosophy, providing students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain technical proficiency in various pathways. By focusing on career-focused learning, Obama CTE seeks to empower students with the practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional mentorship necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy while fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment.

1,402

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

29.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	188
Black	1,081
Asian	26
Two or More	46
American Indian	7

Black
1,081 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
188 (13.4 %)
White
54 (3.9 %)
Two or More
46 (3.3 %)
Asian
26 (1.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-4900
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,087
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 114

Grade 9 326