Designed for at-risk students ages 17 to 21, Transition High School is an alternative school that offers individualized, self-paced coursework with added support.
Program Structure
Transition’s program is structured in a half-day format to accommodate students who are completing community service hours, parenting, or working. Students are assigned either the morning or afternoon session depending on availability.
Eligibility and Enrollment
Students ages 17 and older apply at Transition and are accepted if they are at risk of not graduating from high school. We support students returning from expulsion or incarceration, as well as students who are experiencing challenges that include:
- Being behind on credits and off-track for graduation
- Missing school (poor attendance)
- Being pregnant or raising a child
Grades
School Hours
Morning Session:
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Afternoon Session:
11:45 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Definition of At-Risk Students
To be defined as “at-risk” under Wisconsin state law, students must meet two or more of the following criteria:
- Are at least one year behind their age group in credits earned
- Are at least two years behind their age group in basic skill levels
- Are habitually truant (i.e. miss school for five or more days each semester)
- Are (or will be) parents
- Are adjudicated delinquents (i.e. minors who have been found by a court to have committed acts that would be considered crimes if committed by adults)
Applications are open year-round; if students meet the at-risk criteria, they can start immediately. Please note that session availability depends on enrollment and can change throughout the year.
School Expectations
As a student at Transition High School, you will need to:
- Attend school in person during the morning or afternoon session.
- Be able to work independently for extended hours on the computer. This involves being self-disciplined and becoming comfortable with educational technology, such as Edgenuity, Google Classroom, and IXL.
- Show effort in completing coursework and making progress toward graduation.
Contact
Do you think an alternative high school may be right for you or your student? If you are interested in learning more about Transition High School, please contact us at (414) 934-4400 or 088@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Our Students
Data from our most recent state report card
- Black or African American 85.6%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
- Two or More Races 3.3%
- White 3.3%
- Asian 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaskan Native 0%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Number of Students
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English Learners
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