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Light House Youth Center

2475 W Roosevelt Dr Milwaukee, WI 53209

Tel: (414) 469-0750

www.lighthouseyouthcenter.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 137 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Light House Youth Center in Milwaukee, WI serves co–ed students in grades 4 through 12 within a city–based, Garden Homes neighborhood setting.
The school has an enrollment of 137 students and a student–teacher ratio of 27:1, supported by 5 faculty members.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this alternative private school emphasizes a diverse student population, with 100% students of color.
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity, reflecting its inclusive community makeup.
The school operates in a large city locale, offering families in Milwaukee access to K–12 private education with a focus on cultural representation.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 137 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Light House Youth Center
4	10
5	30
6	25
7	25
8	25
9	10
10	8
11	2
12	2

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Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Light House Youth Center?

The application deadline for Light House Youth Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Light House Youth Center located?

Light House Youth Center is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other private schools located in Garden Homes.

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 for elementary schools and $15,750 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).