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Light House Youth Center

2475 W Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Light House Youth Center in Milwaukee, WI serves co–ed students in grades 4 through 12 within a city–based, Garden Homes neighborhood setting.
The school has an enrollment of 137 students and a student–teacher ratio of 27:1, supported by 5 faculty members.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this alternative private school emphasizes a diverse student population, with 100% students of color.
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity, reflecting its inclusive community makeup.
The school operates in a large city locale, offering families in Milwaukee access to K–12 private education with a focus on cultural representation.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-12

Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Light House Youth Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Light House Youth Center?
The application deadline for Light House Youth Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Light House Youth Center located?
Light House Youth Center is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other private schools located in Garden Homes.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,726 for elementary schools and $15,258 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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