Who We Are

Founded in 1993, NOVA High School empowers students to discover their strengths, grow through challenges, and thrive as self-aware, community-minded individuals.

In partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools, NOVA offers 110 high school students a full-day program designed to help them catch up, stay on track, and earn their diploma.

Our Mission

NOVA High School is a small school with a big purpose—to provide Milwaukee youth with a learner-centered, relationship-driven education grounded in equity, intellectual courage, humanity, and integrity.We empower students to discover their strengths, grow through challenges, and thrive as self-aware, community-minded individuals.

Our Goals

At NOVA High School, our deepest aspiration for every learner is that they emerge as self-directed, thoughtful individuals capable of navigating an uncertain future with confidence and purpose. We dream of graduates who are:

  • Curious and Lifelong Learners: Equipped with a profound love for inquiry and the ability to continue learning independently throughout their lives, adapting to new challenges and expanding their understanding.
  • Critical Thinkers and Problem-Solvers: Capable of analyzing complex information, asking incisive questions, formulating reasoned arguments, and creatively solving real-world problems.
  • Empathetic and Engaged Citizens: Possessing a strong sense of social responsibility, demonstrating empathy for diverse perspectives, and actively participating in their communities to foster justice and well-being.
  • Resilient and Resourceful Individuals: Able to persevere through challenges, learn from setbacks, and leverage their strengths to achieve their goals.
  • Authentic Communicators: Articulate in expressing their ideas, listening deeply to others, and collaborating effectively across various contexts.

Student Handbook

Download our student Handbook.

https://novahs.org/pdf/studenthandbook.pdf