Kradwell School

1220 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213-0532 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including Dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression. Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating. Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented. We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth. ...

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School Overview:

School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Dyslexia/language-based
Year Founded 1963
County Milwaukee County, WI
Student Body
Total Students 132 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% 18%
Students by Grade
Grade 5 - 4 students
Grade 6 - 6 students
Grade 7 - 10 students
Grade 8 - 5 students
Grade 9 - 11 students
Grade 10 - 24 students
Grade 11 - 40 students
Grade 12 - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 10%
Average Class Size 5
Average ACT score 23
Classroom dress code Casual
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:9
* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 3 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,844
% on Financial Aid 5%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Headmaster Mark Bialzik
Admissions Director Leslie Newman

School Notes:

  • Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including Dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression. Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating. Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented. We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.
  • Profile last updated: 04/09/2009

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About This Zipcode (53213)
Population (Approximate) 26,141 people 5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 55% 24%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $51,951 $43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 48 years old
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