Milwaukee School of Languages

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

964 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL), located on West Burleigh Street, is a specialized 6–12 grade school within the Milwaukee Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its rigorous academic environment and its focus on world language proficiency. The school offers a unique middle and high school experience where students are required to study a second language—such as French, German, Spanish, or Japanese—throughout their tenure. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship and linguistic competence, the institution aims to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

In addition to its language-focused mission, the Milwaukee School of Languages is well-regarded for its high academic standards and diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to engage in athletics, arts, and academic clubs, helping to develop well-rounded individuals. As a selective-enrollment school, it attracts students from across the district who are interested in pursuing advanced coursework and attaining biliteracy, making it a prominent destination for families seeking a specialized and challenging educational pathway.

964

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee School of Languages
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	236
Black	452
Asian	28
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
452 (46.9%)
Hispanic
236 (24.5%)
White
186 (19.3%)
Two or More
58 (6.0%)
Asian
28 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-5700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 6 162

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 157

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 137