Marquette High School 2026 Viewbook

Brotherhood

Welcome

Each year, MUHS graduates return to campus for our young alumni college fair, sharing insights and advice with juniors and seniors preparing for their future.

They reflect fondly on their high school experience — classes, retreats, service projects, brotherhood — and describe feeling significantly more prepared for college than their peers. In fact, 93% of surveyed graduates reported feeling much more ready for college coursework than their classmates.

This is a hallmark of a Catholic, Jesuit education. At MUHS, that shows up in academic growth, college acceptances, merit scholarships, and dual credit and AP coursework. More broadly, it’s reflected in our alumni’s success in college, their careers, their communities, and their families.

We are energized by the possibilities ahead for incoming students and the lasting impact their MUHS education will have on their lives. We invite you to learn more about this journey.

God’s blessings, Fr. Daniel Kennedy, S.J., President Jeff Monday, Principal

MUHS Fast Facts

FAITH • SCHOLARSHIP • COMMUNITY

22 AP courses plus dual enrollment college credit available

Students from nearly 150 different feeder schools across the greater Milwaukee area

Scholarships recognizing academic merit and service awarded to more than 80 incoming freshmen

Student body represents a diverse range of regional, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, including 37% students of color

Average class size is 21 per class

Class of 2026 received a record $16.4 million in first-year college scholarships, averaging nearly $75,000 per college-bound student

26 average ACT score over 5 years

$4.6 million awarded in total financial aid annually to current MUHS students

9 National Merit Finalists in 2025-26

Athletics

Find Your

Varsity Sports:

Alpine Ski Racing Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Club Sports: Bowling Club Climbing Club Milwaukee Rowing Club Pickleball Powerlifting Rugby Sailing Club Trap Team Weightlifting

Intramurals: Basketball Dodgeball Kickball Ultimate Frisbee

Retreats, Faith & Service Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Retreat, Kairos, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC), Ministry Squad, Community Service (Sophomores & Juniors), Senior Shared Life, Somos Amigos, Courts for Kids, Rosebud Indian Reservation, & Global Education opportunities.

Performing Arts

Prep Players includes all performers and stage crew members in any drama or musical, including Senior Follies, the Winter Play and the Spring Musical. Other performing opportunities include Chorus, Jazz Lab, Pep Band, and Improv. * Homerooms - Groups and organizations that meet during the school day homeroom period. † Competitive Clubs - May meet during the school day as well as outside of the school day.

Passions

Clubs & Homerooms Admissions* Art Club* Asian Culture Club Best Buddies Book Club Brothers of Culture* Business* Celtic Club* Chess Club* Conclave - Student Government* Creative Writing* Debate† esports*† Fantasy Sports* Flambeau (Yearbook)* Forensics & Student Congress† Future Leaders of Marquette German Club* German Honor Society Hilltoppers Defending Life* Hilltoppers FC* Hilltopper Media Collective* Hilltopper Sports Performance Academy (H.S.P.A)* Jazz Appreciation*

Jesuit Honor Society Improvisation Club* Key Club* La Sociedad* Latin Club* Latin Honor Society Marquette Empowerment and Solidarity Alliance (MESA) Math Club† Ministry Leadership Team MH Spirit Club* Model UN*† MUHS Historical Society* Muslim Student Association* National Honor Society Orgullo Latino* Polish Club Philosophy Club Robotics*† Science Olympiad*† Signatures (Literary Magazine)* Silent Study* Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Thrifting*

The Arts

We believe the arts are essential to a well-rounded education. Marquette High alumni have included musicians, artists, actors, directors, conductors, composers, a Tony winner, an Oscar winner, Grammy winners, and even a late-night talk show host.

No matter what your background, MUHS Fine Arts offers a range of courses and extracurricular activities to foster creativity, critical thinking and self-expression.

Our graduates are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities, using their gifts and talents to contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

VISUAL ARTS • Foundation courses in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing • Specialty courses in Photography, Painting, Ceramics, Advanced Drawing, and AP Studio Art • Annual Fine Arts Night showcases student artwork

PERFORMING ARTS • Music courses in Jazz Labs 1-4, Chorus, Select Chorus, and Computer Assisted Music • Two annual concerts and additional performance opportunities • The Prep Players drama organization produces Senior Follies, the Winter Play, and the Spring Musical • Open to students of all four years, with opportunities in acting, singing, dancing and stagecraft

Hilltopper Athletics Our coaches and student-athletes are dedicated to pushing themselves to be their best, both on and off the field. And it shows!

The Hilltopper ethic goes deep – and focuses on developing the whole person.

That’s evident in students participating in a sport, providing ample opportunities for student participation.

At least one no-cut sport is offered in each sport season and two freshman teams are fielded in multiple sports.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, you’ll find a supportive and competitive environment at Marquette University High School. Our programs foster a culture of leadership, sportsmanship, and school spirit, helping our students develop valuable skills that extend far beyond their playing days. Roll Top!

Sports for every ability We offer sports including cross country, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, hockey, baseball, lacrosse, tennis and track and field. In addition, there are club sports available in rugby, bowling, climbing, powerlifting, weight lifting, sailing, and trap, along with intramurals in a variety of sports.

Humanities Drawing on the Ignatian worldview and the Catholic intellectual tradition, our English, theology, history and world language classes invite young men to encounter the full range of the human experience, and then ask what they will do with what they’ve learned.

Every MUHS student completes four years of English and four years of theology, along with coursework in world and U.S. history and sustained study of a world language. Along the way they are asked not only what they know, but what they believe, who they will become, and how they will serve.

Through reading, reflection, discussion, and service, our students practice the outward-facing love that St. Ignatius believed was the purpose of any real education.

Humanities at Marquette High teaches our students how to thoughtfully engage in the world.

Students dig a trench to prepare an aqueduct for clean water as part of a service immersion trip to the Dominican Republic.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

We fuel students’ curiosity no matter what area most interests them in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Our Science Olympiad team has won four consecutive state championships and achieved major success on the national stage. Our Hilltopper Robotics team designs, builds, and competes with robots, honing skills in programming, engineering, and problemsolving.

Hands-on field trips measuring river water quality is just one of the many opportunities that fuel students’ passion for STEM fields.

Expert faculty include teachers like awardwinning science teacher Mr. Joe Meyer, who has experience teaching in national parks.

Along with AP math courses, the school’s Math Club competes in events throughout the year, and last year finished in the top 14 nationally after earning first place in Wisconsin in the Catholic Math League.

• Advanced labs: Modern facilities for science and technology • Hands-on experiences: Coding, robotics and design • Mentorship: Partnerships with local professionals and sponsors • Competitions: Science Olympiad, Robotics, Math Club and more • Courses such as AP Statistics, Computer Programming, Environmental Science, and Astronomy

Faith: Foundation For Growth

Faith is more than theology classes – it’s the foundation for our entire community.

We believe a strong compass is essential for shaping young men into well-rounded leaders.

Regular Liturgies and service opportunities solidify the connection between faith and action.

Marquette High’s Campus Ministry offers a wealth of programs to nurture each young man’s faith journey, from all faith backgrounds: • Retreats that provide opportunities for reflection and connection • Immersion trips that put faith into action from Milwaukee to the Dominican Republic • 130 service hours completed by each student over four years • 75% of the student body is Catholic, and all students are able to grow in their faith through four years of theology classes

Qualities of a Jesuit School Graduate OPEN TO GROWTH The MUHS graduate strives to grow in the realization and use of his talents.

SEEKING INTELLECTUAL EXCELLENCE The MUHS graduate is encouraged to exhibit a mastery of academic skills for advanced education and development of character.

RELIGIOUS The MUHS graduate knows that God loves him and he returns that love through prayer and service.

LOVING The MUHS brotherhood fosters the graduate to seek to understand and love himself and others.

COMMITTED TO JUSTICE The MUHS graduate is developing a strong sense of the dignity and equality of all persons.

AMDG is the Latin phrase Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam and means “For the Greater Glory of God.”

Connected By Brotherhood *The pins represent neighborhoods that our current students call home.

Carpool options available

Hear from Students

The bonds I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned, academic and otherwise, were extremely beneficial for preparing me for university.

Marquette High formed the way I will do things in the future and shaped my life as a whole.

Marquette High developed me as a well-rounded person.

It transformed my work ethic, confidence, social skills, and public speaking ability, and I am forever grateful.

- Yousef Abusamhadana

- Cruz Azzaline

- Aaron Calvert

Marquette High nurtured my faith and showed me the value in developing bonds with the people around me. It taught me how to think in many different ways and broadened my worldview.

The brotherhood and the MUHS community was vital for my success and made my high school experience enjoyable.

Having a strong yet balanced focus between faith and education has been extremely helpful throughout my four years. It prepares us better for life in general.

- James Escott

- Joseph Walters

- Thomas Miller

Get Involved

Summer Programs SUMMER EXPLORE!

Academic and special interest camps for boys entering grades 4 - 8 and MUHS Grade 9.

SPORT CAMPS A variety of sport camps for boys entering grades 4 - 8 and MUHS Grade 9.

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Junior Hilltoppers Youth Sports

Youth Sports Program for boys entering grades 3 - 8, with an emphasis on player growth and development, teaching fundamentals in each sport and instilling life skills.

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Admissions Next Steps Visit MUHS

• All 6th-8th grade families are invited to Open House on Sunday, Oct. 11 • 8th grade campus visit shadow days take place September - November • 7th grade campus visit shadow days take place February - April

Apply by Nov. 1

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• 8th grade students apply online at muhs.edu/admissions/apply • Application checklist includes: requests for teacher recommendations, middle school report cards, standardized test scores, and registering for the High School Placement Test.

• Financial aid applications also due by Nov. 1 • High School Placement Testing occurs on Nov. 6 or Nov. 7

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Decisions and Financial Aid • Families are notified of admissions status in December • Families are notified of financial aid awards in mid-January

Onboarding and Orientation • Students accepted into the Class of 2031 attend events and register for classes (January through May) • Summer school, sport camps, Summer EXPLORE! classes, Study Skills Boot Camp, and Freshman Adventure • Freshman orientation in August

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muhs.edu/admissions/apply

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

RSVP TODAY

OPEN HOUSE • Mass at 9 am • Student led tours • Meet faculty • Panel discussion • Clubs & activities

• Admissions info • Financial aid info • Scavenger hunt • Family photo • And more!

Application Priority Deadline is NOV. 1

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