We believe that by working collaboratively, we can build a strong support network for Rufus King International High School students, motivating them to develop into mature, responsible adults capable of bringing about positive change.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
With safe places to learn and play, positive role models, and educational programming, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee has helped local kids and teens thrive since 1887. Learn more about how BGC supports King students in becoming college and career ready through its Grad Plus program.
Children’s Wisconsin
As Rufus King International High School’s partner organization through the School Community Partnership for Mental Health, therapists from Children’s Wisconsin spend two days per week at our school working with teachers, the school social worker, psychologist, counselor, and parent coordinator, to get to know students and families. As trusted members of our school community, therapists bring age-appropriate, evidence-based wellness workshops and therapies to students and families.
Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee is a local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County. Their vision is to develop workforce solutions that promote regional economic growth and employment opportunity for all job seekers. Employ Milwaukee provides wrap around career development programming to King students in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. Their programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
MATC offers more than 170 degree, diploma, and certificate programs. MATC has numerous four-year transfer partners, including pathways through guaranteed admission agreements with four-year colleges and universities. MATC offers dual-enrollment courses to MPS students through Start College Now, transcripted credits, and the M3 College Connections program. MATC is one of three lead partners of the M3 initiative (M-Cubed).
University of Wisconsin-Madison
UW-Madison is an exhilarating campus with almost 48,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and around 6,000 international students from over 130 countries. King students may participate in UW-Madison’s PEOPLE pre-college program.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
UWM provides an affordable, world-class education to 23,000 students from 86 countries. The university is one of three lead partners of the M3 initiative (M-Cubed) and hosts the TRIO & PRE-College program, preparing Milwaukee Public Schools students for academic and career success before and beyond graduation day.
Wisconsin Association of IB World Schools
The Wisconsin Association of IB World Schools exists to serve member schools across the state that are authorized providers of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Schools meet monthly to discuss and advise one another on IB policy, technology, and best practices across the Primary Years, Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma programmes.