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Wisconsin Institute For Torah Study

3288 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53211-0532 -

School Notes Overview:

A quick walk through Wisconsin Institute For Torah Study reveals a very unusual and special rapport between students and their Rabbeim. The Rabbeim combine their enthusiasm with their ability to touch the minds and hearts of teenagers, creating an open environment for the learning and understanding of Torah and its whole system of Jewish values. Chinuch, in its truest sense, should encompass the total development of the Talmid as a complete human being. A Yeshiva needs then to concern itself with the physical, psychological and emotional development of a student, together with his spiritual and intellectual advancement. Inherent in the philosophy at WITS is the concept that a young man needs a warm, caring, honest environment in order to thrive. A particularly unique aspect of WITS is the relationship between the administration/teaching staff and the parents. WITS views itself as a partner with the parents in their son's education and encourages an open, ongoing dialogue between school and home. The enriched perspective and unified agenda which parents and teachers develop through this sharing of information and ideas is invaluable in providing the guidance and direction so vital to the development of each young man in his teenage years....

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School Overview:

	Wisconsin Institute For Torah Study
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Milwaukee County, WI
Student Body
Total Students	77 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	20%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 25 students
	Grade 10 - 20 students
	Grade 11 - 19 students
	Grade 12 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	135 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

A quick walk through Wisconsin Institute For Torah Study reveals a very unusual and special rapport between students and their Rabbeim. The Rabbeim combine their enthusiasm with their ability to touch the minds and hearts of teenagers, creating an open environment for the learning and understanding of Torah and its whole system of Jewish values. Chinuch, in its truest sense, should encompass the total development of the Talmid as a complete human being. A Yeshiva needs then to concern itself with the physical, psychological and emotional development of a student, together with his spiritual and intellectual advancement. Inherent in the philosophy at WITS is the concept that a young man needs a warm, caring, honest environment in order to thrive. A particularly unique aspect of WITS is the relationship between the administration/teaching staff and the parents. WITS views itself as a partner with the parents in their son's education and encourages an open, ongoing dialogue between school and home. The enriched perspective and unified agenda which parents and teachers develop through this sharing of information and ideas is invaluable in providing the guidance and direction so vital to the development of each young man in his teenage years.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (53211)	School Zip (53211)	(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,225 people	5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	71%	24%
Population Average Age	30 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$43,109	$43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	41% / 59%	63% / 37%