Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (CTE), located in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a specialized secondary school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and real-world professional readiness. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with hands-on vocational training, the institution aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand workforce sectors.
The school emphasizes a "school-to-career" philosophy, providing students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain technical proficiency in various pathways. By focusing on career-focused learning, Obama CTE seeks to empower students with the practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional mentorship necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy while fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment.
The school emphasizes a "school-to-career" philosophy, providing students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain technical proficiency in various pathways. By focusing on career-focused learning, Obama CTE seeks to empower students with the practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional mentorship necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy while fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment.
1,294
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
30.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 179 |
| Black | 993 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Black993 (76.7%)
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Hispanic179 (13.8%)
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White48 (3.7%)
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Two or More44 (3.4%)
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Asian26 (2.0%)
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American Indian4 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Milwaukee School District |
| Phone: | (414)393-4900 |
| Website: | http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,294 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 30.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,087 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
3
Kindergarten
26
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
34
Grade 6
50
Grade 7
56
Grade 8
69
Grade 9
293
Grade 10
247
Grade 11
204
Grade 12
198
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Grade 1 | 29 |
| Grade 2 | 28 |
| Grade 3 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 34 |
| Grade 6 | 50 |
| Grade 7 | 56 |
| Grade 8 | 69 |
| Grade 9 | 293 |
| Grade 10 | 247 |
| Grade 11 | 204 |
| Grade 12 | 198 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 625 | 48.3% |
| Male | 669 | 51.7% |
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