Carmen Hi Southeast Campus

www.carmenhighschool.org

Charter School 679 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Southeast Campus, is a public charter school located in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As part of the Carmen Schools of Science and Technology network, the institution is dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for success in college and professional careers. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), while fostering a supportive community culture grounded in high expectations and personalized instruction.

The Southeast Campus serves students in grades 9–12, offering an environment that focuses on character development alongside academic achievement. By integrating challenging coursework with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the opportunity gap for Milwaukee youth. The campus is known for its college-prep focus, ensuring that graduates not only gain admission to post-secondary institutions but are also equipped with the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to thrive in a global workforce.

679

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

48.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	605
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
605 (89.5%)
Black
41 (6.1%)
White
21 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)509-7800
Website:	http://www.carmenhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	48.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	174

* 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 9 219

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 134