Loyola Academy receives referrals from the public schools, Children s Court Center, probation officers, other community based organizations and social service agencies. Consideration is given to 20 and 21 year old at-risk students who have dropped out. The entire population must reside in the City of Milwaukee. Procedures Used to Determine Eligibility Students must complete an Alternative Program Application Form, with parental permission. During this interview the appropriate paperwork is completed, the school s academic expectations are explained and the school s philosophy is discussed.
Parental permission is required for enrollment.
Following enrollment, students take a battery of basic skills tests in reading, math, language, and spelling. There are no requirements associated with previous academic achievement, athletic ability, English language proficiency, special education disability or previous disciplinary proceedings. Students are accepted at any reading and math level. Loyola Academy is not open to 220 students.