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Marquette University High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Milwaukee, WI

3401 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marquette University High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 893 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
893
Teachers
61.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.5
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    1,064’11–121,055’13–141,073’15–161,028’17–18956’19–20893’21–22893’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9226
    10239
    11227
    12201

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • Jesuit Schools Network
    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Marquette University High School whether it takes part.

    More about Wisconsin's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Marquette University High School

    What grades does Marquette University High School serve?

    Marquette University High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Marquette University High School?

    About 893 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Marquette University High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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