High
Schools
MPS High
Schools are continually undergoing a great deal of change to meet the
evolving of Milwaukee’s students and families.
MPS has developed a Small High School Initiative aimed at building
schools of 400 students or less. Each small high school has
a unique educational focus aimed at personalized education
that targets students through relevance, rigor and relationships.
In addition to the new small high schools, traditional high
schools still have a strong presence within MPS. Some traditional high
schools now have entrance requirements. Larger high schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities including boys and girls sports, debate, forensics, interest area clubs and much more. Each high school
has an online profile that makes it easy for you to research
its unique mission and approach.
Keep in mind that all MPS high schools:
• Are focused on high school graduation.
• Prepare students for college or technical and vocational
training.
• Provide resources and internships to give students options
after graduation.
•
Serve as foundations for students to develop personal
values and become productive and responsible citizens.
• Implement
MPS Learning Targets to ensure that each student meets or exceeds state standards as a freshman, sophomore,
junior and senior.
• Have the same number of school days, whether they are on the year-round
or standard calendar.
• Have the same Rights & Responsibilities for
students and parents.
• Are equipped to serve students with special needs.
High
Schools
