Apply to Pius XI
Spring Admissions Period Is Closed!
Pius XI Catholic High School is no longer an option on the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program application. If you are interested in applying for admission to the freshman class (Class of 2029) without tuition assistance through the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, please contact admissions@piusxi.org.
Current 8th grade students wishing to apply to the Class or 2029 should use the Freshmen Application, which will be available March 1-12.
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Complete the online admissions application March 1-12 (click Apply Now button below).
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(Note: How to set up a Ravenna account is laid out at the bottom of this page and HERE).
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Submit a non-refundable Application Fee of $35 (you will be prompted to enter a credit card at the end of the online application).
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Complete Pius XI School Recommendation Form (located on the Ravenna HUB screen)
Complete the Pius XI Entrance Exam. Applicants will sign up for the test through the admissions application.
After a completed admissions application is submitted, the following documents must be sent to the Pius XI Admissions Office via admissions@piusxi.org by March 14, 2025.
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Applicant's full 6th and 7th grade report cards
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Most recent 8th grade report card
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Middle school standardized test scores (MAP, STAR, FORWARD, IOWA, I-READY)
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Applicant submits a 2-3 minute video explaining they will implement one of our five Core Values into daily life at Pius XI
Please be aware that incoming freshmen should use the Freshmen Application only, not the Transfer Application.
How to Create a Ravenna Account (Freshman, Transfer & International Applications)
We advise using a computer, laptop or iPad for Ravenna. Cell phones do not offer full functionality.
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Click the "Apply Now" button above. You will be redirected to Ravenna where you will create an account using an email address and password. (Note - If you are a returning family with an existing Ravenna account, you can log in using your email and existing password. If you need to add a new student to your account, you are able to do so.)
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You will be asked some simple demographic and school history questions. When completed, you will be directed to the Ravenna Dashboard.
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From the Dashboard screen, choose the green button that says ‘Apply to a School’. Choose Milwaukee as your region, and Pius XI Catholic High School will be one of the school options.
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Once you have chosen Pius XI Catholic High School, you will choose the "Apply’" button.
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You will then complete the admissions steps (as found above)
Questions?
Contact Admissions at admissions@piusxi.org.