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College Prep Schools - University School of Milwaukee
The University school of Milwaukee is a private / independent college prep school located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. |
Private High Schools - Milwaukee Wisconsin
Private high schools including 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade; in Milwaukee Wisconsin - The University School of Milwaukee |
USM At A Glance
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Founded in 1851 |
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Grades
Prekindergarten (age 3)- grade 12 |
Average Class Size
15 students |
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2007-2008 Enrollment
1,062 students:
387 Lower School (PK-4)
311 Middle School (5-8)
364 Upper School (9-12) |
Faculty/Student Ratio 1:9
The USM faculty consists of 111 full-time teachers, plus administrative staff, part-time teachers, and a full-time nurse. |
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Gender
558 boys (53%) 504 girls (47%) |
Children of Alumni
144 students (14%) |
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Ethnic Backgrounds
Caucasian 80%
African American 5%
East Indian/Pakistani 6%
Asian American 2%
Other students of color 7% |
Our Campus
Our 120-acre campus includes a newly renovated indoor ice arena, 7 playing fields, 8 tennis courts, and a five-acre outdoor classroom. Recent additions include a 35,000 square-foot Science Center and a Fitness Center. |
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Transportation
USM offers round-trip and one-way school bus service to and from Milwaukee and nearby suburbs. Nicolet and Mequon/Thiensville School Districts provide busing free of charge to USM students residing in those districts. |
Before and After School Care
7:30-8:00a.m. and 3:15-6:00p.m.
• Before School Care is available for all students in Lower School
• After School Care is available for Lower School and Middle School students, including full-day PK and JK students. |
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Where Our Students Live
Ozaukee County 47%
Milwaukee County 47%
Waukesha County 2%
Washington County 2%
Sheboygan County 0.7% |
Tuition Aid
27% of students receive some degree of tuition aid |
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USM Class of 2007
Mean ACT Score |
28 |
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| Mean SAT Scores |
CRITICAL READING |
MATH |
WRITING |
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National College Bound |
502 |
515 |
494 |
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USM Class of 2006 |
643 |
631 |
644 |
National Merit Scholarships
Finalists: 13 students |
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Advanced Placement Program
• 93% scored 3 or higher, class of 2008.
• In 2007, 144 students wrote 240 Advanced Placement exams in 15 subjects. |
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| 2006-2007 Academic Highlights
• 18 Upper School students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society
• Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, 2 students
• Upper School play won all 4 major awards at the Wisconsin State Theatre Festival
• 17 new Upper School students inducted into the Spanish Honor Society
• Upper School math team took 2nd place at the MSOE statewide math competition
• Presidential Scholars Program, 1 student qualified as a candidate
• Introduction of Mandarin Language to the Upper School
• Scholastic Art & Writing Competition, 2 Middle School students selected
• National K-12 Chess Meet, finished 1st in 3 out of 4 divisions
• A junior achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, one of only 8 students in Wisconsin |
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Tuition and Fees 2008-2009
Prekindergarten (age 3)
4 half days (afternoon) |
$4,955 |
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Prekindergarten (PK) and Junior Kindergarten (JK)
5 half days (morning) |
$7,574 |
| PK and JK
2 full and 3 half day (morning and afternoon program) |
$9,921 |
| PK, JK, and Senior Kindergarten (SK)
full day |
$13,426
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| Lower School (grades 1-4) |
$14,458 |
| Middle School (grades 5-8) |
$16,828 |
| Upper School (grades 9-12) |
$18,495 |
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Tuition Aid
Available in JK-grade 12.
27% of students receive some degree of tuition aid:
• 16% receive need-based aid ($1.3 million)
• 6% receive tuition remission for faculty children
• 5% are recipients of Uihlein Alumni Scholarships
Over $2 million in aid has been awarded for the 2007-2008 school year.
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Endowment
By providing financial stability, the USM Endowment ensures the future success and excellence of the School for generations to come.
• Over $50,000,000
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Annual Fund
The Annual Fund helps keep tuition levels manageable and makes USM accessible to a diverse student body.
Annual giving percentages:
Alumni participation 21%
Parent participation 75%
Faculty/Staff 80%
Parent of Alumni participation 13%
Grandparents 16% | | |
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Athletics and Physical Education
Upper School:
• Girls Junior Varsity and
Varsity Sports: 10
• Boys Junior Varsity and
Varsity Sports: 12
• Participation rate: 84%
• Tri-sport Athletes: 15%
Middle School :
• Girls Sports: 11
• Boys Sports: 9
• Participation rate: 88%
Lower School :
• Physical education meets
daily.
• Skating and swimming are
included.
State Champions :
• Girls Tennis: 2004, 2005,
2006
• Boys Tennis: 2004, 2006,
2007
• Girls Field Hockey: 2000
2003, 2005
• Boys Ice Hockey: 2006 |
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
• Lower School offers Chess Club beginning in Senior
Kindergarten (available through grade 12). Orchestra
begins in first grade.
• Middle School offers 16 student organizations in
addition to Student Council.
• Upper School offers a wide variety of student
organizations in addition to Student Council, Trident
(the USM yearbook), and Charter (the Upper School
newspaper). |
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Fine Arts
USM students enjoy an array of opportunities across all grade levels including:
• Over 15 vocal and
instrumental concerts each
year.
• Two Middle and two Upper
School theatre productions
each year. Drama is part of
the Middle School
curriculum.
• Lower School dance
recital. Dance is part of the
Lower School curriculum. |
Family-Style Dining
Family-style dining is part of the USM experience. Our lunch program offers nutritious choices and provides an opportunity for students to make new friends and socialize with teachers. |
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Community Service Projects
Students at all grade levels participate in community service:
• In the Lower School, projects include Heifer Project, Milwaukee County Zoo Adopt and Animal,
and annual food drives for local food pantries.
• In the Middle School, students volunteer for a variety of community organizations, many of which
focus on children.
• Upper School students are required to complete 40 hours of service work before graduation. Past
projects include annual food drives for the Council for the Spanish Speaking Inc., Milwaukee
Hunger Task Force, Gilda's Club, and tutoring at Westside Academy. | |
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