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About MUHS
Jesuit Tradition
The Jesuit tradition of educating the "whole person" is hallmark to Marquette High, and is what sets it apart from every other high school in the state of Wisconsin.

Lifetime Connections
The Alumni Network is more than 14,600 strong with graduates residing in all 50 states and 33 countries.
Admissions
Tradition
For nearly 160 years, Marquette High has delivered an exceptional, college-preparatory experience to young men, helping them developing spirituality, emotionally, intellectually, artistically, morally and physically. Students are immersed in a respectful, challenging, and caring environment and become part of a diverse community.

During their four years, students will develop their faith and acquire an awareness of the dignity and needs of all people. Upon graduation, they will join a distinct and vast network of Marquette High alumni around the world who are Christ-like "Men for Others."
Academics
Core Curriculum
Marquette High’s core curriculum with a strong emphasis on the humanities equips students with the ability to speak and write well, to think critically and analyze issues.

Advanced Placement
Students seeking a college-level challenge in the classroom can find it through AP courses. 726 AP exams were administered in 17 subjects.
Student Life
Student Body Profile
Marquette High seeks to create a diverse community where students are challenged to see the world from perspectives they've never experienced -- be it geographic, cultural, or socio-economic.
Co-curriculars
Marquette High offers more than 50 different homerooms and after-school clubs, including debate, robotics, Latin, Key Club, Best Buddies, rock climbing and improvisation.
Faith & Service
Spiritual Development
As a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Ignatian spirituality, a spirituality for everyday life, guides students in their faith development through individual and group activities -- academic and experiential.

Men for Others
The service program at MUHS enables students to realize that their talents and gifts are to be developed for the good of the human community in pursuit of the Jesuit ideal of becoming "Men for Others."
Athletics
Team Work
At MUHS, 90% of students will play a interscholastic or club sport during their four years. At least one no-cut varsity sport and freshman teams are fielded every season in every sport.

Intramurals
The intramural program is enjoyed by 70% of students each year and offers basketball, dodgeball, kickball and indoor soccer. It's all for fun. No experience necessary.
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Supporting Marquette High helps the school achieve three key objectives: Deliver an optimal college prep curriculum for the 21^st century; Help every student succeed and flourish; and, Keep an MUHS education financially accessible to qualified students from a broad range of economic backgrounds.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from Marquette University High School a student must complete 23 credits, including the following requirements:

Theology 4 credits
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits (Must include one credit of Biology and one credit of Chemistry.)
Social Studies 3 credits (Must include one credit of World History and one credit of U.S. History.)
World Languages 2 credits (Must include two consecutive years of the same language.)
Fine Arts ½ credit
Service Program ½ credit
Electives 3 credits

In addition to the academic requirements for graduation, all students must complete the following:

Freshman Fitness Program
Freshman Retreat
Sophomore Retreat
Service Program volunteer hours in the sophomore year
Service Program volunteer hours in the junior year
Senior Shared Life Project, including volunteer work and reflection day

Students who fail to meet fitness minute requirement freshman year or service hour obligations during the sophomore and junior year will receive a mark of Unsatisfactory on their permanent transcript and will be subject to dismissal.

While transfer credit may be granted toward graduation requirements, only courses completed at Marquette High will be included in the student's GPA. Credits earned in courses such as Driver's Education will not be accepted as part of the graduation requirements.

Required Courses

Courses required in a specific year are listed below. Students may complete other graduation requirements by selecting electives as they choose. Students taking four years of science must take one year of physics junior or senior year.

Freshmen: English 1, Mathematics, Biblical Literature
Sophomores: American Literature, Mathematics, Moral Decision Making, + Sacraments and the Catholic Church
Juniors: Two English electives, Mathematics, Church History, + Christian Discipleship
Seniors: Two English electives, Theological Seminar, & ½ credit Theology elective