Alternative High Schools

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) offers alternative high schools designed to support students who may have different learning styles or need additional resources in order to thrive and graduate.

Definition of At-Risk Students

To be defined as “at-risk” under Wisconsin state law, students must meet two or more of the following criteria:

• Are at least one year behind their age group in credits earned
• Are at least two years behind their age group in basic skill levels
• Are habitually truant (i.e. miss school for five or more days each semester)
• Are (or will be) parents
• Are adjudicated delinquents (i.e. minors who have been found by a court to have committed acts that would be considered crimes if committed by adults)

Enrollment Process

Many alternative high schools offer continuous enrollment throughout the school year. Please contact each school by phone or email to learn more.