Muskego High School
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Muskego High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Muskego, Wisconsin. The school, governed by the Muskego-Norway School District, lies in the South-East corner of Waukesha County. The district stretches through the City of Muskego, as well as nearby Norway, Wisconsin in the adjacent Racine County.
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[edit] Renovation
In September of 2003 the high school was completely remodeled, with new additions were added onto the existing building, including several new wings and a state of the art Performing Arts Center. The campus also expanded with approximately 40 acres of new athletic fields and green space. 1700 students now use the approximately 130 acres.
[edit] Facts
- Average student ACT scores are consistently above the state and national averages
- 53% of students taking Advanced Placement exams score at least a 4 on a 5 point scale.
- Transcripted credit courses are offered, which allow students to take classes at the high school while receiving credit at Waukesha County Technical College. Similarly, many of our students take advantage of the School-To-Work program which gives students an opportunity to earn classroom credit, work experience and get paid at the same time.
- 86% of MHS graduates go on to two or four year colleges
- 3 out of 4 students are addicted to a painkiller know as Oxycontin as sited by local newspaper, Muskego sun.
- The speed limit in the parking lot at Muskego High School is 10mph and is strictly enforced by the Muskego Police Dept. Tickets have been given to students travelling as slow as 12mph(2mph over the limit) in the lot.
[edit] Co-curriculars
The Co-curricular Activity Program of MHS is a vital part of the educational system. Consisting of clubs, activities and athletic teams, the primary purpose of these programs is to assist students in growing and maturing into responsible members of their school and community. Muskego High School offers:
- 23 sports with over 90 teams
- 23 clubs and activities
- 4 choirs (2 Mixed choirs, Women's choir, and Chamber choir)
- 7 bands (Marching Band, Pep Band, 3 Concert Bands, and 2 Zero Hour Jazz Bands)
- FBLA and DECA
- Forensics
- Debate
[edit] Athletic Accolades
- several team and individual WIAA Southeast Conference Champions
- several team and individual WIAA State Championship performers
[edit] Academic Accolades
- WSMA State Honors Choir qualifiers