Messmer Catholic Schools

742 W Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53206-0532
Tel: (414)264-5440
Grades: 9 - 12 | 700 students
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Messmer High School serves a diverse student body of over 600 students in grades 9-12. Our college preparatory curriculum prepares students for the rigors of higher education. We use a disciplined strategy of educating the whole person intellectually, spiritually and physically. We have high academic standards and provide students all the tools they need to succeed. Specialized programs like our high school Honors Program and Distance Learning Lab allow students to maximize their intellectual abilities.

School Overview:
Messmer Catholic Schools
School Membership(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1926
Student Body
Total Students 700 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 98% (WI School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Dress pants and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,500
Tuition Notes Tuition includes books.
% on Financial Aid 99%
Admissions Director Joanna Mistrioty
Admissions Associate Jennifer Jackson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Soccer
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 25 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Accounting Club Ambassadors
Art Club Band
Book Club Campus Ministry
Cheerleading Choir
Environmental Club Forensics
French Club Latino Club
Mock Trial Team Movie Club
National Honor Society Peer Tutors
Photography Club Recruitment Club
Robotics Club Science Club
Spanish Club Student Council
Tennis Club Weight Lifting Club
World 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.
    • 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. Our graduating classes typically earn millions in scholarships.
    • SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT We believe in a faith-based approach to education, where each student explores their spirituality and uncovers their God-given gifts. We welcome students of all faiths.
    • 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. 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 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.
    • COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Messmer High School welcomes and supports students from all racial, religious and economic backgrounds. 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.
    • COMPETITIVE SPORTS Messmer students participate in competitive sports programs through the Midwest Classic Conference. Through athletics, students learn life long skill sets like commitment, team work and leadership.

    Profile last updated: 01/30/2013

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