Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

114 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Project STAY (Supporting Teachers and Youth) is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of Milwaukee Public Schools. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, Project STAY functions as an alternative support initiative designed to bridge the gap between students, educators, and the broader community. Its primary mission is to provide targeted resources and interventions that help students overcome academic and social barriers, ensuring they remain on a successful trajectory toward graduation despite various personal or systemic challenges.

Located in Milwaukee, the program emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, focusing on providing individualized support for youth who may benefit from non-traditional learning environments or enhanced emotional and academic guidance. By acting as a resource hub, Project STAY works to empower teachers with the tools necessary to support diverse student needs while fostering an inclusive, stable environment for students to improve their attendance, performance, and long-term educational outcomes.

114

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	13
Black	97
Two or More	3

Black
97 (85.1%)
Hispanic
13 (11.4%)
Two or More
3 (2.6%)
White
1 (0.9%)

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)298-9300
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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 2

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	2
Grade 10	17
Grade 11	52
Grade 12	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	64	56.1%
Male	50	43.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)