Congratulations, Class of 2026!
June 3, 2026
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Our Mission
Tenor Cathedral Square High School, located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, is the original Tenor High School campus. Established in 2005, Tenor is a public, tuition-free charter school authorized through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and proudly part of the Seeds Schools network. Through Tenor’s first-of-its-kind 3+1 model – developed more than 20 years ago – students receive one FREE year of college at MATC. They complete their high school requirements in three years, then spend their senior year of high school on campus at MATC, gaining a significant jumpstart on their future.
In preparation for this opportunity, Tenor offers a comprehensive, rigorous high school curriculum in math, science, social studies, and English language arts, complemented by a wide-ranging selection of courses to meet diverse academic interests, including art, drama, communications media, graphic design, speech, and the student-run coffee cafe business entrepreneurship program, which originated at the Cathedral Square campus! Full-time student support staff and counselors provide the one-on-one attention and guidance students need to succeed at Tenor while also planning for their bright futures.
Tenor Cathedral Square students benefit from a nurturing, relationship-based, supportive, and safe environment. They have access to onsite mental health support through our agency’s partnership with Jewish Family Services and to social emotional learning opportunities through partnerships with several community organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. WIAA sports and extracurricular activities for every interest round out a robust student experience.
At Tenor Cathedral Square, our students don’t get lost in the crowd. They experience the advantages of a small-school environment while accessing a wide variety of opportunities that help them discover their passions and reach their potential.
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Voices from Our Community
“A lot of teachers structure their classes in a similar way college professors do, so it gets us prepared for MATC and other colleges.”Savanna, '27
“It has been a wonderful experience having my daughter at Tenor. At first, she had self doubts of her potential, but through guidance and support she is learning to believe in herself and do her best. Today, we were sitting at honor roll!”Tenor Cathedral Square High School Parent
“I believe the close relationship the school has with its students has made my daughter strive. Those strong relationships give her the confidence that she may need to do great things.”Jennifer, Tenor Cathedral Square High School Parent
"Tenor High School provides the unique opportunity for students to access post-secondary opportunities and to engage with the world around them."Tenor Cathedral Square Social Studies Teacher
“My husband and I thank you for your investment, hard work, consistency, creative and dynamic educational pieces that you and all of your staff contribute to each and every student. Certainly, Tenor Cathedral Square is bringing out the best in [my son]. Thank you for reaching him, engaging him, for supporting his confidence and building his character.”Maritza S., Tenor Cathedral Square High School Parent