Milwaukee Scholars Charter School

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc

7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218

(414)393-0197

milwaukeescholarscharterschool.org

Charter School 696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, located on West Florist Avenue in Milwaukee, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school operates with a focus on academic excellence, moral development, and a "college-prep" culture. Its curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in core subjects, while its school culture emphasizes the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character education—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—directly into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School aims to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is structured to support personalized learning, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. By combining high academic expectations with a commitment to community values, the school seeks to provide an equitable educational opportunity for students in the Milwaukee area, regardless of their background.

696

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	23
Black	561
Asian	3
Two or More	105

Black
561 (80.6%)
Two or More
105 (15.1%)
Hispanic
23 (3.3%)
White
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc
Phone:	(414)393-0197
Website:	http://milwaukeescholarscharterschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
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 60

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	48.6%
Male	358	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)