Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee

3517A W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

49 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is a specialized educational facility within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, located on W. State Street. It functions primarily as an alternative school designed to support students who have faced challenges in traditional academic settings. The school’s mission focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment that helps students navigate behavioral or academic hurdles, allowing them to remain on track toward graduation and long-term success.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating personalized academic instruction with social-emotional support. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, Banner Preparatory aims to foster stronger relationships between students and staff, helping individuals develop the skills necessary for personal accountability and academic achievement. As part of the broader MPS system, it serves as a critical resource for families seeking a different pedagogical path that prioritizes individual student growth and stability.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1
Black	46
Two or More	1

Black
46 (93.9%)
White
1 (2.0%)
Hispanic
1 (2.0%)
Two or More
1 (2.0%)

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)461-9561
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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 7 2

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 4