Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Light House Youth Center
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Light House Youth Center is Believers In Christ Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Garden Homes Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Christian
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students
Christian
4030 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Christian
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Christian
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students
Christian
4030 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Church of God in Christ
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
All-girls | Alternative School
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Christian
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Christian
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Church of God in Christ
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Christian
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Church of God in Christ
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4224 W Ruby Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 871-1224
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(262) 363-6300
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6300
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(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
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Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
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(262) 538-1130
Hartland, WI 53029
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