High School Enrollment
Priority high school enrollment for incoming freshmen in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) occurs during the fall of their eighth-grade year.
Application Window for 2026–27:
October 4–November 7, 2025
Discover the graduation requirements for MPS students and learn more about the different high school programs we offer.
Download the Most Recent High School Programs and Graduation Requirements Guide
Search for Schools: High School Programs and Athletic Opportunities
Use our helpful search tool to compare MPS high schools and find the one that fits your interests and goals. You can filter to search for:
- Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) offerings
- Arts programs
- Language options (bilingual, English as a Second Language, language immersion)
- Career and technical education pathways
- Sports
You can also learn more about schools at the annual High School Enrollment Fair. This event brings together staff from all MPS high schools and is a great opportunity to ask questions.
Plan Your Visit: Fall Open Houses
Visit our schools during their open houses to take a tour and learn more about what they offer. (You can also contact them directly with questions!)
| School | Date | Time | Address | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golda Meir School | 10/21/2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | 227 W. Pleasant St. (map) | Email Golda |
| South Division High School | 10/21/2025 | 5 to 7 p.m. | 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. (map) | Email South |
| Riverside University High School | 10/23/2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | 1615 E. Locust St. (map) | Email Riverside |
| Audition: Milwaukee High School of the Arts | 10/25/2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 2300 W. Highland Ave. (map) | View Audition Guide |
| Audition: Milwaukee High School of the Arts | 11/8/2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 2300 W. Highland Ave. (map) | View Audition Guide |
Consider Admission Criteria for High-Demand Schools
If an MPS high school receives more applications than the number of available seats, the school will use admission criteria to determine who can attend. Student applications will be evaluated and given a points score (out of 12) that is based on five criteria: seventh-grade report card (5 points), seventh-grade attendance (3 points), writing activity (2 points), and standardized test scores in English language arts and math (1 point each). The five MPS schools who used admission criteria for the 2024–25 school year accepted students based on these minimum scores:
- Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School: 11 points
- Golda Meir School: 10 points
- Rufus King International High School: 7 points
- Milwaukee School of Languages: 5 points
- Audubon Technology & Communication Center: 4 points
Points Breakdown by Category
These criteria are used for admission at any school that receives more applicants than available seats.
- Grade 7 Report Card (up to 5 points)
- Grade 7 Attendance (up to 3 points)
- Grade 7 ELA Score (up to 1 point)
- Grade 7 Math Score (up to 1 point)
- Grade 8 Writing Activity (up to 2 points)
Grade 7 Report Card (up to 5 points)
Grade 7 Attendance (up to 3 points)
Grade 7 ELA Score (up to 1 point)
Grade 7 Math Score (up to 1 point)
Grade 8 Writing Activity (up to 2 points)
Apply to Your Chosen School(s)
Admittance
Students who are accepted will receive a school assignment letter in the mail. For schools with limited seats, students who did not make the cutoff but met the eligibility criteria will be automatically placed on the school’s waitlist. If you are waitlisted, your letter will let you know. As the school year approaches, spots may open for waitlisted students. Schools will contact parents/guardians directly if seats become available.