Relocation Guide 2019-2020

values and strong leadership development. St. John's Northwestern Military Academy is a private, all-male college preparatory and leadership development school that has graduated heads of state, key business leaders, professional athletes and accomplished artists since its founding in 1884. For more detailed information on private schools, including tuition, please see the charts on pages 55 and 56. Higher Education Southeastern Wisconsin also offers a wealth of higher education opportuni- ties. The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee has more than 25,000 stu- dents in more than 190 different under- graduate and graduate degree pro- grams. The university’s Lubar School of Business accommodates approxi- mately 4,200 students and is noted for its research in manufacturing, informa- tion systems, accounting, marketing, finance strategy and leadership, busi- ness development, and diversity issues. Marquette University offers over 11,400 students a wide array of aca- demic choices and more than 75 majors through its nationally recognized col- leges and schools. More than 2,800 stu- dents attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering , a private college with very strong ties to the business community. The state’s vocational education program was the first of its kind in the nation when it was established in 1908. Working closely with business and industry, it provides two-year degrees that are closely matched to real-world needs. In southeastern Wisconsin, vocational schools include the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties, Waukesha County Technical College in Waukesha County, the Moraine Park Technical College in Washington County and Gateway Technical College in Racine County. These schools have a combined enrollment of nearly 85,000 students in associate degree and certificate programs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL ISLAND S C H O O L S : P U B L I C & P R I V A T E Wisconsin achieved the highest average ACT score for states that mandate students take the test Maciver Institute @discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 51 University School of Milwaukee is widely regarded as the finest preschool through secondary school in the state and one of the top college preparatory schools in the nation. USM creates learners, leaders, and citizens in a warm and welcoming community for students and their families. Schedule your family’s personal tour and learn more. www.usmk12.org You’ve chosen a great place to live. Now choose the best school for your child to learn and grow. More than 1,100 students enrolled in prekindergarten (ages 3 & 4) through 12th grade $3.2 million in financial aid and scholarships awarded to families last year Our students come from 57 zip codes