Tenor High

918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203

tenor.seedsofhealth.org/

Charter School 651 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tenor High School, located in downtown Milwaukee, is a unique public charter school operated by Seeds of Health, Inc. It is specifically designed to provide students with a "dual-enrollment" experience, allowing them to earn both high school credits and college credits simultaneously through partnerships with local institutions like Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). By integrating high school coursework with authentic college-level classes, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, fostering a culture of independence and academic rigor.

The school is well-regarded for its small, supportive environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and staff. Its location in the heart of the city provides students with easy access to urban resources and professional environments, reinforcing the school’s focus on college and career readiness. Overall, Tenor High is an ideal choice for students who are looking for an accelerated pathway to their future and who thrive in a setting that bridges the gap between traditional high school and the college experience.

651

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenor High
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	391
Black	191
Asian	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
391 (60.1%)
Black
191 (29.3%)
White
52 (8.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seeds of Health Inc
Phone:	(414)431-4371
Website:	http://tenor.seedsofhealth.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
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

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 192

Grade 11 168

Grade 12 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tenor High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	157
Grade 10	192
Grade 11	168
Grade 12	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tenor High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	46.7%
Male	347	53.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)