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FACTS/STATS

  • Founded in 1929 by Fr. Joseph de Maria, Pius XI is the largest, private secondary school in Wisconsin, with current enrollment at 1,227 students from throughout Metro Milwaukee
  • Supported by the Pallottine Fathers and School Sisters of St. Francis under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • Dedicated to Pope Pius XI who wrote: “Christian education takes in the whole aggregate of human life, physical and spiritual, intellectual and moral, domestic and social . . . in accordance with the example and teaching of Christ.”
  • Accredited by North Central Association of Secondary Schools
  • Tuition: $7,950 (2007-'08), $350 book fee
  • Nickname: Pius Popes and Lady Popes
  • School colors: gold and white (the official colors of the Pope!)
Challenging Curriculum
  • Pius offers one of the broadest and richest high school curricula
  • 178 courses across 11 academic departments
  • 8 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
  • Theology curriculum which serves as the model for the Milwaukee Archdiocese
  • Renowned visual and performing arts program
  • Leading edge fitness program with emphasis on lifelong wellness
  • National Project Lead the Way program
Catholic Faith Community
  • Celebrated moral and spiritual formation, rooted in the Franciscan and Pallotine traditions
  • Pius encourages a love of God, self and others that fosters a sense of confidence, personal responsibility and social justice
Outstanding Faculty and Staff
  • More than 100 faculty and staff engage students in intellectual dialogue, building critical thinking skills and cultivating an appreciation for life-long learning
  • Three have earned the very rare teaching honor of National Board Certification
  • The student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student Population
  • Pius XI attracts students from throughout southeastern Wisconsin
  • Students come from all cultural, religious and economic backgrounds
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Percentage of students who participate in at least one co-curricular activity: 65%
  • Percentage of students to pursue higher education: 89%
  • More than $7 million in college scholarships offered to class of 2007
School Day Schedule
  • Pius operates on a five-day scheduling cycle in a two-semester school year
  • The advantages of the Pius XI schedule are that students enjoy a flexible daily schedule, which allows them access to a variety of resources during the school day, and at the same time, they learn critical time-management skills
Innovative Home Room System (TAC)
  • Pius XI High School pioneered an innovative homeroom system known as TAC (Teacher Advisor Contact)
  • TACs are communities of 15-20 students mentored by a faculty member who serves as their teacher advisor. Students stay in the same TAC all four years
  • TACs are comprised of students from all grade levels, allowing students to benefit from direct, daily interaction with upper and lower classmen
Inclusive Athletics
  • Pius offers a broad and inclusive athletics program designed to impart such values as teamwork, self-sacrifice and commitment to common goals.
  • Athletic Affiliations: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and Classic 8 Conference
Co -Curricular Activities
  • Pius offers a variety of clubs that provide ample opportunity for students to get involved, make friends, develop their talents and round out their social skills.