Application Process

We’re glad you’re interested in Tenor High School!

The Tenor High School mission is to prepare Milwaukee students for successful entry to post-secondary education and career opportunities through the dual completion of a high school diploma and a Milwaukee Area Technical College program certificate or technical diploma and/or credits in a post-secondary degree program.

Families interested in Tenor High School will submit one general Tenor application, rather than applying separately to a specific campus. As part of the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your preferred campus. Placement at your preferred campus cannot be guaranteed and will depend on availability at each location.

Whether your student attends Tenor Cathedral Square – our original campus located at 840 N Jackson Street – or Tenor Journal Square – established in 2021 at 918 N Vel R. Phillips Avenue – they will experience the high-quality education, warm and supportive school culture, and commitment to student success that Tenor families have valued for more than two decades.

Tenor High School is open to all students living in Wisconsin.

The following steps are required to apply to Tenor High School:

 

• Review Lottery Procedures (below)
• Submit a Tenor Basic Information Sheet by completing the online form linked below.

If you do not have access to the online form below, please contact Tenor High School.

The Application deadline for the 2027/2028 school year is Friday, October 30th, 2026. However, applications are accepted throughout the year.

We encourage families to apply even if there is a waitlist. Open seats will be offered to those on the waitlist as they become available throughout the year.