South Accelerated Academy

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

57 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Accelerated Academy, located at 1515 W. Lapham Blvd in Milwaukee, is a specialized educational institution within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, the school focuses on providing intensive support and credit recovery opportunities. Its mission centers on helping students get back on track academically, ensuring they have the necessary resources and instruction to overcome barriers to graduation and transition successfully to their next academic or career stage.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to address individual student needs. By operating within the MPS framework, the school provides access to district-wide support systems while maintaining a unique, accelerated curriculum aimed at maximizing student engagement and performance. Through this targeted academic structure, South Accelerated Academy plays a vital role in supporting Milwaukee’s diverse student population in achieving their high school diplomas and preparing for future success.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Accelerated Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	31
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
31 (54.4%)
Black
22 (38.6%)
Asian
2 (3.5%)
Two or More
2 (3.5%)

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)773-9858
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
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 10 1

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Accelerated Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 10	1
Grade 11	5
Grade 12	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Accelerated Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	30	52.6%
Male	27	47.4%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)