Advanced Placement

THE ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE

Program Focus

The Alliance School is a year-round school and a safe place for students regardless of sexuality, identity, appearance, ability, or beliefs. Students considering Alliance should be open to working with students of all backgrounds and abilities. Academic excellence and the pursuit of higher education are expectations for all students. Flexible block scheduling provides class choices toward graduation requirements while accounting for students' interests and goals. The school also offers AP coursework through telepresence.

AUDUBON TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Audubon High School's service to students is supported by four essential pillars: technology, community, college, and careers. The blended use of technology facilitates authentic learning opportunities. Restorative practices and PBIS enhance the campus community. The school's curriculum is college-oriented and aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Student internships and transitional skill training promote leadership and career readiness.

BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Bay View High School is a "college bound" school offering rigorous STEAM education. The STEAM programming allows students to be engaged in hands-on, design-thinking learning experiences through cross-curricular projects. The school offers students the opportunity to earn college credits through AP and Project Lead the Way courses. All students are enrolled into AP College SpringBoard for math and English language arts. All ninth-grade students are programmed into a freshman academy. The academy structure allows core content-area teachers and City Year members to better support students during their transition from middle school to high school. Bay View also offers students postsecondary training through our two NAF Academies. Bay View offers a variety of after-school programs and maintains strong partnerships with the Boys and Girls Clubs, UWM, a variety of art institutions, and local businesses.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

LYNDE AND HARRY BRADLEY TECHNOLOGY AND TRADE SCHOOL

Program Focus

Bradley Tech is the premier technology and trade high school in Milwaukee. Located in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood, the school educates more than 1,000 students from across the city. To support students in achieving academic and personal success, Bradley Tech partners with MATC and offers college-credit classes in career pathways that include construction, design, manufacturing, and pre-engineering. Students can obtain college credits while developing workplace skills in carpentry, graphic arts, web design, machine tooling, welding, and design drafting. Students have access to AP, honors-level, and Project Lead the Way courses. Internship and youth apprenticeship opportunities are also available. The school has been honored as a PBIS School of Merit for utilizing PBIS to reinforce positive behaviors.

CARMEN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NORTHWEST CAMPUS

Program Focus

Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology–Northwest was established as an MPS non-instrumentality charter school in 2013. Carmen Northwest is a college preparatory middle/high school serving students in grades 6–12. Carmen's mission is to graduate critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life. Carmen envisions students achieving proficiency in scientific inquiry, creative discovery, and constructive problem solving. Students will have professional-level skills in the uses of 21st-century technology and will gain admission to colleges that will enable them to become civic leaders, authors, artists, scientists, teachers, or doctors or to be successful in any other family- and community-sustaining career. Carmen's current contract term ends in 2020–21.

CARMEN HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SOUTH CAMPUS

Program FocusCarmen High School of Science and Technology- South was established as a MPS non-instrumentality charter school in 2007. Carmen is a college preparatory high school with a liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes science and engineering and encourages students to intern at local corporations or nonprofit organizations. Carmen's mission is to graduate critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life. Carmen envisions students achieving proficiency in scientific inquiry, creative discovery and constructive problem-solving. Students participate in 20 hours of community service each year. Students will have professional-level skills in the uses of 21st century technology; and admission to colleges that will enable them to become civic leaders, authors, artists, scientists, teachers, doctors, or successful in any other family- and community-sustaining career. Carmen's current contract ends in 2020-2021.

ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Hamilton High School offers a comprehensive academic program that includes specialized career paths in Project Lead the Way engineering, Project Lead the Way biomedical science, business and finance, AP, honors courses, and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC–Army). The school also offers ESL, internships, co-op, volunteering opportunities, an extensive athletic program, and a student-run credit union. Faculty and staff work together to prepare students to be career and college ready.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

HMONG AMERICAN PEACE ACADEMY

Program Focus

Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) was established as an MPS non-instrumentality charter school in 2004. HAPA is the first Hmong charter school in Wisconsin. HAPA provides students with rigorous academics, character development, and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in colleges, universities, and careers. HAPA achieves its mission by building cultural pride, instilling high expectations for achievement, and empowering students as peace builders. Hmong heritage, including the language, culture, and history components, acts as one side of the triangle. Side two of the triangle is a strong standards-based curriculum. The third side of the triangle is a community peace program known as PeaceBuilders. HAPA's vision is "forever forward" because at HAPA, we are building a community of peace builders and lifelong leaders. HAPA has an additional campus located at 7171 W. Brown Deer Road and a third campus located at 8200 W. Denver Avenue. HAPA's current contract term ends in 2022–23.

JAMES MADISON ACADEMIC CAMPUS

Program Focus

James Madison Academic Campus (JMAC) is a comprehensive high school on Milwaukee's northwest side. JMAC is a community school where all students are guided by attentive and caring staff to become well-taught scholars who are future ready. JMAC offers a challenging curriculum of rigorous classes including AP and honors classes. JMAC is also designated as a NAF school with three academies: Academy of Health Sciences, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, and Academy of Finance. JMAC has two alternative programs: GEDO #2 and the competency-based program. In addition to classroom learning, students may participate in athletics and a variety of clubs. Student leaders work within the school and the greater community to create a positive culture.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

MILWAUKEE MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Milwaukee Marshall High School is focused on Project Lead the Way and college preparation. The school's science programming includes aquaponics coursework and a strong emphasis on Advanced Placement coursework, which allows students to earn college credits. The SpringBoard curriculum, the College Board's official pre-AP program, is utilized for math and English language arts instruction in grades 9–10.

Program Focus

Golda Meir's grades 3–12 program provides an array of gifted and talented offerings including the AP Diploma program, a wide selection of Advanced placement courses, a Project Lead the Way track, the College Board's SpringBoard curriculum, project-based learning opportunities, and extended local, regional, national, and international field trips and regional college tours. The school offers cultural experiences in collaboration with Present Music, Skylight Opera, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and First Stage. The school's after-school activities include debate, forensics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, track, chess, choral groups, Math Counts, and Mad Hot Ballroom. The school features clubs for math, science, computers, media, and Junior Great Books. With the support of our partners—Schuler Foundation, Northwestern Mutual, Eaton Corporation, Groundworks Milwaukee, and many more—we are able to offer our students educational experiences that transcend the classroom walls and prepare them for postsecondary education in top colleges and universities throughout the United States.

MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Program Focus

Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) offers students the chance to select an arts-focused major (creative writing, dance, theater, music, or visual art) and receive a block of instruction per day focused on that major. Students commit to one area of the arts for all four of their years. In addition to its focus on the arts, MHSA also provides an academically challenging educational program that includes Advanced Placement coursework and Project Lead the Way engineering and design courses. MHSA celebrates student diversity and has a growing ESL population. MHSA engages all students in Pre-AP coursework during freshman and sophomore year.

This is a high school with entrance requirements and entry is granted through the early admissions process, which includes an audition. Contact the school or visit our high school early admissions page for more information about that process.

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Program Focus

Milwaukee School of Languages, named among the 15 best high schools in Wisconsin in 2014 by U.S. News & World Report, offers language immersion programs in German, French, and Spanish. Elementary language-immersion graduates enter the full immersion program in grade 6. Students continue their second-language studies until graduation. This unique program produces advanced levels of foreign language proficiency, translating into advanced standing in college. Art, music, and physical education classes are offered at all grade levels in addition to other elective classes. Students have the opportunity to participate in the AP Capstone program as well as take AP courses in 11 subjects.

NORTH DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

North Division High School is committed to providing academic excellence while instilling morals and values that will create individuality by fostering a passion for learning in students. North Division enriches each student's mind, body, and character while encouraging respect and compassion for others. North Division's goal is to become the flagship high school in the 53206 zip code and to create pathways of success for students in the health sciences and information technology fields.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education

Program Focus

Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, located in the former Custer High School building, serves students in a small-school setting aimed at high achievement in reading, writing, and math. The school offers students a project-based, career-centered, and partner-supported education. The school's HVAC lab operates with the assistance of partners at Johnson Controls and Milwaukee Area Technical College. The school's new advanced manufacturing lab offers students access to state-of-the-art CNC equipment and computer-integrated manufacturing technology. The school matches students to an appropriate career cluster: advanced manufacturing or energy conservation. Obama SCTE also has robotics, welding, wood shop, and barber/cosmetology labs. Obama SCTE offers credit recovery and GEDO #2 in a personalized, blended learning lab on campus.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

CASIMIR PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

The Pulaski mission focuses on strengthening relationships among staff, students, and families and assisting students in attaining world-class academic and career proficiency. Pulaski offers the rigorous, popular IB Middle Years Programme courses as the school grows its bilingual program and builds on strong offerings that include the city's top automotive program, Project Lead the Way's biomedical science and engineering courses, and candidacy for IB Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme courses.

RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Riverside is known throughout the region as the premier Advanced Placement/Capstone school. Riverside offers more AP courses than any other area high school. The school offers students a safe, orderly environment with a focus on preparing them to successfully transition to college. Each year, the majority of Riverside's graduates enter college/university. With a rigorous and successful Project Lead the Way biomedical science program, students learn from hands-on experiences while earning college credits. With proximity to UW–Milwaukee, students may take college courses on the UWM campus. Riverside is also known for its award-winning music and robotics program coupled with comprehensive bilingual and special education programs. Riverside features outstanding athletics, drumline, student leadership, and after-school activities. Parents are welcomed as partners in the teaching and learning process. The school's students, upon graduation, are well prepared to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a global community.

This is a high school with entrance requirements and entry is granted through the early admissions process. Contact the school or visit our high school early admissions page for more information about that process.

SOUTH DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

South Division High School is the largest bilingual high school in the state of Wisconsin, offering rigorous curriculum for college-bound students. South Division provides AP coursework in most content areas, including art, calculus, English, history, and Spanish, allowing students to earn college credits. The school's NAF Academy prepares students for a career in health and biomedical sciences. The school has partnerships with postsecondary institutions, allowing students to take coursework at the college level.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

HAROLD S. VINCENT HIGH SCHOOL

Program Focus

Vincent High School offers career-focused programs meeting the interests and needs of youth. In grades 9 and 10, students focus on high-level skill development and gaining academic skills proficiency. In grades 11 and 12, students participate in advanced courses and internships. Students can take up to four AP courses at Vincent, which can result in both high school and college credit. The school offers a number of facilities that support urban agriculture educational programming, including a greenhouse, hoop house, animal room, landscape equipment, aquaponics, and outdoor study areas. The new program connects agriculture with the science and technology departments and offers students courses that cover introduction to urban agriculture, veterinary science, landscape and design, urban gardening/horticulture, aquaponics, greenhouse techniques, and food science.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

Washington High School of Information Technology is a magnet high school providing technology-integrated academics that teach students to thrive in college, future careers, and our ever-changing global society. The school fosters technology-led instruction to drive and create opportunities for students to showcase their academic talents and graduate future ready. Washington offers courses that give students a technological career edge with the offering of competitive sports and extracurricular activities within a comprehensive school. Washington has an advancing ESL program to help meet the needs of all students.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.

WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF LIFELONG LEARNING

Program Focus

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning uses a family/team approach to education in which each student is placed with the most appropriate core teacher or teachers. This allows staff to work closely with families for a longer period of time. The school offers AP courses for college credit.

Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.