Marquette University High School
School Notes Overview:
Marquette University High School is rich in history and tradition. Founded as an academy for young men in 1857 the school was established to educate Catholic immigrants in their faith, to aid their families and the community by encouraging productive employment and civic involvement. The mission of Marquette University High School---a Catholic, urban, college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition—is to educate young men to become community leaders of intellectual excellence, sincere compassion and resolute conscience who serve God by serving others. As a Catholic school, MUHS is nourished by the Sacred Scriptures that have been proclaimed and explained in the Roman Catholic community during two millennia. This Catholic tradition and heritage are at the inspired center of a faith that proclaims that God has become flesh in Jesus Christ. ...
School Overview:
Marquette University High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1857 | ||
| County | Milwaukee County, WI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1051 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-boys | ||
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 21% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 289 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 258 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 248 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 256 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 24 | ||
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,440 | ||
| Tuition Notes | MUHS offers over $1.25 million dollars each year in need based financial aid. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,900 | ||
| Admissions Director | Casey Kowalewski | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Football | ||
| Golf | Ice Hockey | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Weightlifting | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- Marquette University High School is rich in history and tradition. Founded as an academy for young men in 1857 the school was established to educate Catholic immigrants in their faith, to aid their families and the community by encouraging productive employment and civic involvement. The mission of Marquette University High School---a Catholic, urban, college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition—is to educate young men to become community leaders of intellectual excellence, sincere compassion and resolute conscience who serve God by serving others. As a Catholic school, MUHS is nourished by the Sacred Scriptures that have been proclaimed and explained in the Roman Catholic community during two millennia. This Catholic tradition and heritage are at the inspired center of a faith that proclaims that God has become flesh in Jesus Christ.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (53208) | School Zip (53208) |
(WI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,150 people | 5,362,884 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 28 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $26,436 | $43,153 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (53208) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 33% / 67% | 63% / 37% |
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