At Rufus King International High School, we prepare our students for success in college, career, and life.
Supporting students’ academic performance, job readiness, college preparedness, and overall well-being are the focus of evidence-based programs and opportunities at Rufus King.
Students may be referred to a program, or they can contact a school counselor for more information.
College and Career Center
The College and Career Center at Rufus King is open during regular school hours and provides expert support to students and families applying for college, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), researching scholarships, and more.
College Access and Career Preparation Programs
BGC Grad Plus
Through Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s Graduation Plus (Grad Plus) programming, Rufus King students receive mentorship and support as they work toward high school graduation and post-secondary education goals. BGC Grad Plus uses a relationship-centered case management approach to provide impactful, individualized support to every scholar.
First Nations Studies College Access Program
The First Nations Studies College Access Program supports postsecondary attainment for students who identify as Native American. Learn more about the First Nation Studies College Access Program support services provided to students to transition through high school and beyond at mpsmke.com/firstnations.
PEOPLE
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) started in 1999 with sixty-six high school students from Milwaukee. The PEOPLE program serves students in grades 9 through 12 in seventeen MPS high schools.
UWM TRIO & Pre-College
Federally funded TRIO & Pre-College programming promotes academic excellence in high school and college access for first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented students. The TRIO & Pre-College experience at UW-Milwaukee includes tutoring in core subjects like math and science, college tours, and structured academic support to eligible MPS students who aspire to thrive in college or university after earning their MPS high school diploma.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Milwaukee Public Schools uses PBIS to promote positive student behavior. After years of use, districts across the country, MPS included, are reporting increases in student achievement, more positive school environments, and fewer classroom disruptions and disciplinary referrals.
PBIS uses a three-tiered approach. Tier one teaches expectations to all students and promotes collaboration and consistency in the classroom: Teachers and students co-design agreements and routines that align with school expectations. Tiers two and three provide structure, interventions, and follow up for students who need more support.