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St. Charles Education Center

Alternative school · Grades 8–12

Milwaukee, WI

151 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Milwaukee
  • Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools nationwide

St. Charles Education Center is an independent private school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 13 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent high schools nationwide. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 4.5 hours a day, 220 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
13
Teachers
2.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.6
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 4.5 hours
School year
220 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    82
    93
    104
    112
    122

    Student body

    Black54%
    White31%
    Hispanic or Latino15%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Charles Education Center 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 St. Charles Education Center

    What grades does St. Charles Education Center serve?

    St. Charles Education Center serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend St. Charles Education Center?

    About 13 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Charles Education Center?

    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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