Messmer High School

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Messmer High School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
742 W Capitol Dr,  Milwaukee, WI
3.8
2.7
1,676 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Bartels
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
19
Average GPA
2.93
Graduation Rate
100%
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.93
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
46
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
65%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Black
87.5%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic
5.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 191 Students
Marquette University 110 Students
Milwaukee Area Technical College 81 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 79 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 78 Students
Alverno College 68 Students
Milwaukee School of Engineering 53 Students
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 41 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 39 Students
Carroll University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Business 55 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Education 13 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 108 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/28/2025
Messmer is a one of kind educational experience. They truly believe in your student. They make you feel confident in your own abilities. Whether you go to a 4 year college or trade school or join the work force immediately after graduation, what you gain and learn at Messmer will have you prepared and confident for any new challenges.
2.0 Freshman
7/22/2025
it's not the best school to go to the kids there is very mean and bullies I prefer you not to go to there my son had a bad experience had to remove him out of that school the learning is pretty good though.
5.0 Senior
8/20/2024
I really haven't had that many bad experience besides the fact that some teachers are sassy or disrespect you then expect for you to respect them. Yes you are the teacher and i am the student however you are not always correct. I do like however the open communication and transparency with teachers . I would love to see the social environment be more encouraging as far as students interaction with with other students
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
2.0 student
3/17/2023
In my personal opinion as a student who goes to Messmer High School, And started going here around my freshman year which was when the pandemic started. The virtual school was more coordinated then the In- person learning and had a better balance at the work that had been assigned to students for my...
1.0 student
9/7/2022
As a student in this school. This place sucks, and I want to transfer. Almost every school in Milwaukee is trash. don't go to any schools here, you will either be overwhelmed or you just won't learn. they have not helped me at all really except for one teacher who did TRY to. then she got moved to t...
1.0 student
5/17/2017
Students are disrespectful to the teachers and too each other. Lots of fights not everyday but a lot and the academics are not challenging students to think hard enough.
5.0 other
7/31/2016
It has always been students first and preparing for more school as the goal. Great great atmosphere always !!

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Messmer High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 742 W Capitol Dr in Milwaukee, WI. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,676 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Messmer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+. The average GPA is 2.93, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 19. The average home value in this area is $129,429. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holy Redeemer Christian Academy, Tamarack Waldorf School, Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, and more. Learn more about what Milwaukee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Messmer High School.

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