Messmer High School
742 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53206-0532 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (414)264-5440
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Messmer High School serves over 600 students in 9th-12th grades and its individualized learning environment and college preparatory curriculum prepares students for the rigors of higher education. Messmer focuses on the child’s academic, physical, social, and spiritual development. Our teachers personalize instruction to meet the learning needs of each student. Specialized programs and services like our Honors Program, Advanced Placement courses and Distance Learning Lab allow students to maximize their intellectual abilities. In addition, Messmer offers Foreign Languages, Gym, Art, Choir, Band, athletics, and a host of extracurricular activities to develop the whole person. Messmer provides a dynamic environment where children are challenged and nurtured for excellence. ...read more  

School Overview:
Messmer High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1926
County Milwaukee County, WI
Student Body
Total Students 590 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( WI ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 98% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 171 students
Grade 10 - 161 students
Grade 11 - 148 students
Grade 12 - 110 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
This School ( WI ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,000
Tuition Notes Tuition includes books.
% on Financial Aid 99%
Headmaster Br. Bob Smith
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 9

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
SoccerTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 30

Extracurriculars
Accounting ClubAmbassadors
Art ClubBand
Book ClubBowling Club
Campus MinistryCheerleading
Chess ClubChoir
Dance TeamDrama Club
Environmental ClubForensics
French ClubLatino Club
Mock Trial TeamMovie Club
National Honor SocietyPeer Tutors
Pen Pal ClubPhotography Club
Recruitment ClubRobotics Club
Science ClubSpanish Club
Student CouncilTennis Club
Weight Lifting ClubWorld Cultures Club
 
School Notes:
  • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Messmer’s learning environment and college preparatory curriculum prepares its graduates with skills to excel in college, to succeed in the work force, and to become productive citizens. Each department strives to ensure that students will graduate and utilize their education in the “real world”. Our teachers personalize instruction to meet the learning needs of each student. Specialized programs and services like our Honors Program, Advanced Placement courses and Distance Learning Lab allow students to maximize their intellectual abilities.
  • COLLEGE PREPARATION Messmer’s Guidance Department works closely with each student and their family to develop a plan for post-secondary education. Over 87% of Messmer High School graduates go onto higher education throughout the country. Last year, the Class of 2006 earned over $2.1 million in scholarships. Many recent graduates have received four-year scholarships to some of the countries most respected universities such as: Columbia University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Spelman College, University of Chicago, Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
  • SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT As a Catholic high school, Messmer welcomes students of all faiths and offers an opportunity to strengthen and enhance each student’s personal spiritual development. The Theology curriculum focuses on developing lifelong faith formation and instruction in the Catholic faith. Innovative retreat and service programs call students to action through their personal and spiritual outreach to others. Bi-weekly prayer services and special Masses allow students to further share their faith with the collective student body.
  • AFFORDABLE EDUCATION Messmer works hard to ensure that all who want to be a part of the Messmer family are able to regardless of one’s financial ability to pay. For that reason, tuition at Messmer is one of the lowest among the state’s private high schools. Messmer offers many opportunities for financial aid in the forms of scholarships, work study, and grants based on need and academic performance. In addition, Messmer participates in the Milwaukee Parental School Choice Program.
  • CARING COMMUNITY Graduates of Messmer have described the school as a “safe and caring environment with a family-like atmosphere.” Small class sizes enable students to receive individualized attention and develop a personal rapport with faculty, staff and students. The school provides a secure academic setting that fosters growth in academics, personal responsibility, leadership, and spirituality. Messmer’s faculty and staff routinely exceed expectations and dedicate themselves to the success of every student. Before and after school academic assistance is compulsory at Messmer. The involvement of parents and guardians is equally important to the success of Messmer students. Parents and guardians participate in volunteer activities, academic conferences, and school events.
  • COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Messmer High School welcomes and supports students from all backgrounds. It serves a diverse racial, religious, and economic population with strong representation in the African American, Latino, Caucasian, and Southeast Asian communities. Messmer understands the value of diversity and creates an inclusive environment that appreciates the contributions that different backgrounds and experiences can bring to the school environment.
  • LATINO SUPPORT / SERVICIOS DE APOYO PARA ESTUDIANTES LATINOS Messmer recognizes the challenges that English as a second language can bring to the school environment. To better serve Latino families, Messmer offers numerous services to meet those needs. Messmer reconoce los desafíos que el inglés como segundo idioma puede traer al ambiente de la escuela. Para un mejor servicio para nuestras familias Latinas, Messmer ofrece numerosos servicios para resolver esas necesidades.
  • EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Messmer offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports to match the interests of our diverse student body. This multitude of opportunities enables each student to explore new areas of potential talent or interest while meeting new friends and learning valuable skills for the future. Messmer offers over 30 different clubs and extracurricular activities including: Robotics Team, Bowling Club, Forensics, Latino Club, Mock Trial Team, Photography Club, Recruitment Club, Student Council, and World Cultures Club.
  • COMPETITIVE SPORTS Messmer students participate in over 10 different sports through the Midwest Classic Conference. Through athletics, students learn life long skill sets like commitment, team work and leadership. Messmer offers soccer, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, dance team, football, volleyball and track and field.
  • Profile last updated: 01/09/2007
 
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About This Zip Code ( 53206 )
School Zip ( 53206 ) ( WI ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,868 people 5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 8% 24%
Population Average Age 26 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 3.1 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $20,787 $43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 67 years old 48 years old
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