James Madison Academic Campus

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison Academic Campus (JMAC), located on Milwaukee’s northwest side, is a comprehensive high school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to a four-year university, technical college, or the workforce. By fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development, the school aims to support its student body through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective pathways, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic programming, James Madison Academic Campus places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, designed to cultivate school spirit and provide students with opportunities to build leadership skills outside of the classroom. As part of the broader MPS system, JMAC benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives intended to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.

468

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Academic Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	22
Black	406
Asian	22
Two or More	8
American Indian	4

Black
406 (86.8%)
Hispanic
22 (4.7%)
Asian
22 (4.7%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
White
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)393-6100
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 131

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 140