90%+ of the graduates report that within the first two months of graduation; having a job, or an apprenticeship, or plans for a 2 year or 4 year college. Why so good? Because the area businesses are deeply involved with the curriculum, teachers, and students. This school was underwritten by local businesses helping to build the first new high school in MPS in 25 years. If you want your child to be successful after graduation, send them here. Bradley Tech has an almost 90% graduation rate. Students do need to be interested in hands on technology. Students attending may want to be an electrician, or an electrical engineer; web designer, or welder; architect, or plumber; printer, or programmer. There is no limitation to specific trade or technology.
Pros: Thumbs UP! Better graduation results than many private city high schools, and this one is free!
Cons: Gets undeserved talk radio attention on safety issues, yet this school is safer than many suburban schools
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