Yes, the public schools in Madison are above average but Edgewood is an Elite school for students at any learning level, with caring teachers, great classes, and AMAZING extracurricular activities. Is it worth the 9000? YES! Having a degree from Edgewood, puts you level ahead of the other surrounding
... Read more schools. NOTE: Edgewood was just voted the Best Dane County High School, by Madison Mag. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
I am currently a Junior at Edgewood and my sister and brother both have graduated from Edgewood having B-A averages. My sister currently got the opportunity to attend a high-end photography school in Paris, my brother runs track at a small D-3 college, proving that even though attending a smaller school
... Read more it doesnt limit your athletic goals. (9 sport teams in 2009 winning the conference) Edgewood has awesome clubs. About 98 percent of the students are currently in a club, and the diversity issue theres now a club where we celebrate diversity!! Edgewood isnt an Elite school, its something that cant be explained it words. Many students coming out of Edgewood, have enough college credits to skip the freshman 'basic classes' and graduate in 3 years!! so when being asked would you rather go to edgewood or a public school like middleton or west. by a long shot its edgewood Read less
Posted by a student on 06/10/09
Edgewood High School prepares students for College by discussing and preparing from as early as Freshman year. The students and teachers work together with councilors and parents to help each student reach their academic goals. Edgewood provides a community atmosphere where students can explore a variety
... Read more of intrests from Aviation to Science Olympiad to Photography, to Law and the list goes on. Edgewood is well worth the financial sacrifice. Families who could never afford an Edgewood Education are given a boost by generous alumni donors who have seen the benefit of an Edgewood education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/09
Sorry to hear about your frustrations but I find this difficult to believe. Especially since Edgewood is a college prep high school. I have a niece that goes to Edgewood. She too is a Straight 'A' students. Her Teachers recognized her ability and requested she complete Algebra during the summer
... Read more of her 7th & 8th grade year so she could start High school math in the beginning of her 8th grade year. I have spoken with many students both past and present and they love(ed) Edgewood. My husband and I can only dream about our kids attending Edgewood. But it's not in our financial future. Your lucky to be there, I hope you realize that. There are many who would love to wear your shoes. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/20/09
Edgewood thinks it's an elite school with kids and courses that are better than average. I write this from the perspective of a straight A student's parent. I'm not 'jealous'. The school has no diversity. The 'financial aid given to 40% of the students' only helps the upper middle class. I thought it
... Read more was worth the struggle, financially, to send my child to Edgewood, but I am looking again at Open Enrollment or even moving to a better Madison area district. My child is not challenged in most classes. I've had to call the guidance counselor 2-3 times to get an answer. Teams did not talk about problems that I was told they would talk about. Edgewood really is not as great as they promote it to be. I think it is a GOOD school. It is not a great school. Read less
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Madison schools — Edgewood High School is located at 2219 Monroe St, Madison WI 53711. 2219 Monroe St is in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood and 53711 ZIP code in Madison, WI The school district for Edgewood High School is the Diocese Of Madison Education Office. Edgewood High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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