ASSATA High

3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

78 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on information from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), here is a summary of ASSATA High:

ASSATA High is an alternative high school within the Milwaukee Public Schools district, specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The school focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning, aiming to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional settings or who require a more flexible path toward graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school works to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student body.

The curriculum at ASSATA High is structured to help students earn the credits necessary for a high school diploma while fostering personal growth and career readiness. As part of the MPS system, the school emphasizes academic recovery and credit attainment, ensuring that students remain on track for graduation. The institution serves as a vital resource for families seeking an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment that prioritizes student success and long-term development in the Milwaukee area.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASSATA High
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	71
Two or More	1

Black
71 (91.0%)
Hispanic
6 (7.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)345-6113
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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 14

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 12