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Developing Students Who Are College Bound, Career Ready, & Community Engaged
Mission Statement
Graduating all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.
Carmen Core Values
At Carmen Schools of Science & Technology, our core values—Empathy, Belief, and Growth—are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our daily interactions with students and families, and inspire how we show up as a community and achieve our mission.
Carmen Northwest Joins Historic Harambee Neighborhood
Starting in 2026–2027, Carmen Northwest will relocate to the Harambee neighborhood, uniting our school’s legacy with a community rich in history, culture, and opportunity. This move to the former HOPE High School building at 3215 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive ensures continuity for families while creating exciting new pathways for learning, partnership, and growth.
This transition ensures stability for our students and families while expanding opportunities for partnerships, enrichment, and real-world learning rooted in community. We’re excited to deepen our connection to this historic neighborhood and to continue preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond.
Welcome to Carmen Schools of Science & Technology!
At Carmen, our mission is to graduate every student as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life. Join a powerful school community where our core values—Empathy, Belief, Growth—guide everything we do.
Who You Are — We’re Glad You’re Here
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See what staff, students, and families have to say about Carmen Schools!
The impact of this ambitious project will be felt throughout our entire Milwaukee community as we prepare the next generation of students for a life of choice and opportunity
— Aaron Lippman, Carmen CEO
As someone who grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and now works at Carmen, it’s incredibly exciting to see a new high school rising right in my own community. This is more than just a new building, it’s a bold step forward, built on the strong foundation of the Carmen legacy of academic excellence, equity, and community. I’m proud to witness and be part of this expansion that will impact generations of students right here at home. Together, we’re creating a future where every student can thrive.
— Eric Sancen, Assistant Director-HR
I’ve been nothing but grateful to work for Carmen during this time. The choices we have made at Carmen are informed by parents, students and teachers, and I felt heard in the process.
— Ashley Knight, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Elli Gil
Carmen prepared me for a future that I didn’t see for myself and I hope to make that possibility visible for my students. I am lucky to witness remarkable potential from my students each and every day, and it is because of them that I continue my path as an educator at Carmen.
— Elli Gil, Assistant Principal, Carmen Middle School South
Bobby Coburn
I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have this job. It is a privilege to serve our families and support our teachers in executing Carmen's mission.
— Bobby Coburn, Chief Operating Officer
Proven Success Since 2007
100%
Carmen graduates accepted to college
$29.8M
Scholarship dollars earned by our Class of 2025
#1
Ranked charter school in Wisconsin
Carmen serves 1,682 students in grades 6-12 at four campuses across Milwaukee
College Bound, Career Ready, Community Engaged
- Carmen Schools
- Northwest (MS & HS)
- South (MS)
Founded
2007Grades Served
6-12Students Served
1682Special Needs
16%English Language Learners
39%Founded
2013Grades Served
6-12Students Served
564Special Needs
17%English Language Learners
1%Founded
2017Grades Served
6-8Students Served
193Special Needs
23%English Language Learners
46%Carmen Schools data contains data from Carmen South HS and Southeast HS which will be merging into Carmen Southgate in the 2026-2027 school year
Carmen Middle School South students
Carmen Schools is an awesome family-oriented school community. It’s a place where you feel safe dropping your kids off. I love the teachers at Stellar and Carmen Middle South. It just feels like family here.
— Carmen Schools, Parent
My advice for younger Carmen students is, never give up, ask for guidance, and step out of your comfort zone. Remember to ask for help, it really will pay off in the end. The rules and expectations at Carmen will prepare you for the future and adulthood.
— Ashanti, Class of 2020
The College Transition Office at Carmen assisted my family with the application, financial aid, and scholarship process. All of their support has allowed me to get accepted into colleges that I didn't think would be possible.
— Ethan, Class of 2020
Thanks to Carmen and the support from my teachers and staff members, I was able to succeed academically. I had many opportunities, such as joining the All-In Milwaukee scholarship program and going to college debt-free.
— Perla, Class of 2020