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Milwaukee School of Languages

#4 in Best Magnet High Schools in Wisconsin
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-12
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 123 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Milwaukee School of Languages is an above average, public, magnet school located in Milwaukee, WI. It has 1,185 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 20% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
    Address
    8400 W Burleigh St
    Milwaukee, WI 53222
    Telephone
    (414) 393-5700
    Website
    mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/home.htm
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    Milwaukee School of Languages Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    33%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    20%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1050
    7 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    111 responses
    AP Enrollment
    37%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $38,289
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $822
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $115,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 45 responses
    Report
    • Festival of Nations
      27%
    • Pep rally
      22%
    • Homecoming dances
      18%
    • Prom
      16%
    • Basket Ball Games
      13%
    • Pep rallies
      2%
    • Spirit Week
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,185
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    48%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $78,848
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.2%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,292/ year
    National
    $12,239
    62%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.21 responses
    24%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.21 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.21 responses
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    Milwaukee School of Languages Reviews

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    Milwaukee School of Languages offers a very comprehensive language program for those who have been enrolled in one of the Immersion Schools since elementary school. The program falters for students enrolled in Partial-Spanish, but those students still have many other great opportunities. Overall, the small school fosters a familial environment and students have close relationships with each other and with teachers. In comparison to other MPS high schools, it is regarded as being in the Top 3, with many AP classes and opportunities for students.
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    Milwaukee School of Languages is a very nice and big school. It is a very great school for the students that want to learn a second language. They have a very good German, French, and Spanish program. The teachers are great. They are very friendly and caring. The school is very diverse. Many students are able to learn about other cultures. They a variety of classes that you can take. It has both middle and high school. High School is very challenging. The school has very a good diversity environment. The school also offers the opportunity for students to learn partial languages like Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. There are also many exchanges students that come to learn in Milwaukee School of Languages.
    Milwaukee School of Languages is not like any other school. There are no cliques and it's unlike the movies. At MSL, everyone knows everyone and throughout the years, everyone became one big dysfunctional family. My favorite part about MSL is the diversity and the at-home feel it gave me. I never felt alone nor did I feel unsafe. One thing that I would really like to see change in the future would be the food.