We are a free, public UW-Milwaukee charter high school serving 9th-12th grade students around the greater Milwaukee region, including but not limited to students from Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties. We offer innovative and personalized education through a Project-Based learning model. We are not a credit recovery school or an alternative school.

At Pathway High, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds, embracing unique abilities, religions, identities, and creeds. An ideal Pathway High student is someone who is curious, driven, and dedicated to exploring their future college or career path. We create a community where everyone's individuality is valued and hold space for students to pursue their dreams actively with passion and commitment.

1) Project based Learning Model 2) Personalized Education 3) IMPACT experiences in every Seminar: Field trip, frequent guest speakers, networking, and internship opportunities. 4) Real-World Curriculum 5) IMPACT Year: This is an optional additional year where Pathways High will pay for 12 credits of a college, and provide support.. Students can choose to attend UW-Milwaukee or MATC.

175 students are enrolled at Pathways High. We have an 10:1 student-to-staff ratio.

No, Pathways High does not provide transportation. We work closely with our families to help arrange carpools and with donors to provide bus tickets as needed.

Yes, as a public school, Pathways High provides special education services by a certified special education teacher.

Yes, Pathways High prepares students for college and beyond through our curricula with additional future readiness credits that students can obtain. Student may earn college credits before graduation by participating in dual and concurrent enrollment options directly through UW-Milwaukee or MATC.

Pathways High complies with all state-mandated testing, including the Forward exam, ACT ASPIRE, and ACT.

Similar to a resume, a mastery transcript is a high school transcript that provides a holistic picture of a student’s experiences, academic knowledge, and future-readiness skills acquired throughout high school and the IMPACT Year, if the student pursued an IMPACT Year. Students select the evidence that best demonstrates their diverse capabilities. Please click on this link to view a sample mastery transcript.

We do not have uniforms. You can find our dress code listed in the student and parent handbook.

Pathways High offers sports each season: Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer. If students want to start a new team they can inquire by asking our Director of Culture & Athletics.

Clubs are student-driven and created, only to be assisted by staff at Pathways High. For the 23-24 school year, we currently have an Art Club, Weight Lifting Club, LGBTQA+ Alliance Club, Writing Club, ESports Club, Anime Club, and potentially more in the making.

All prospective families must complete an online enrollment application and attend a 1-hour in-person family meeting. There is an optional student shadow opportunity, where your prospective student may attend classes for a morning with a current PH student. There are no placement tests, letters of recommendation, or additional steps to be considered for enrollment. Further details and deadlines can be found here.

All transfer students must complete an online “Transfer Application” form which includes their unofficial transcript and a 1-hour in-person family meeting. All prospective families must complete an online enrollment application and attend a 1-hour in-person family meeting. There is an optional student shadow opportunity, where your prospective student may attend classes for a morning with a current Pathways High student. There are no placement tests, letters of recommendation, or additional steps to be considered for enrollment. Transfer students can only begin school at the start of every trimester. Please note: 1) Transfer Students are students who currently attend a high school and seek to enroll at Pathways High. 2) To receive your students' unofficial transcript, call your students current high school and request they send a pdf. file of their transcript to your email.

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Yes, Pathways High, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates a charter high school, Pathways High. Therefore, all donations to Pathways High are tax deductible.

As a public school, charter schools are accountable to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and must comply with most DPI requirements, including state-mandated testing. In addition, charter schools are authorized by organizations, such as city governments, public school districts, and universities, which oversee the operations of the charter school. Charter schools enter into a legal contract with the charter school authorizer.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the charter authorizer of Pathways High. Both UW-Milwaukee’s Office of Charter Schools and the UW Board of Regents approved Pathways High’s charter.