University School of Milwaukee

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University School of Milwaukee
Address
2100 West Fairy Chasm Road Milwaukee , Wisconsin United States
Coordinates	43°11′12″N 87°56′01″W / 43.18667°N 87.93361°W / 43.18667; -87.93361
Information
Other name	USM
Former names	German-English Academy, Milwaukee University School, Milwaukee Country Day School, Milwaukee-Downer Seminary
Type	Private, Day
Motto	E Tribus Una (From Three, One)
Established	1964; 60 years ago (1964)
CEEB code	501390[1]
Head of school	Steve Hancock
Enrollment	1,107
Average class size	15
Student to teacher ratio	10:1[citation needed]
Campus size	123 acres (0.50 km2)
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Blue and gold
Athletics	24 varsity sports
Mascot	Willie the Wildcat
Accreditation	Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Affiliation	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Website	www.usm.org

The University School of Milwaukee (often abbreviated to USM) is an independent pre-kindergarten through secondary preparatory school in River Hills and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded as the result of the merger of three schools, Milwaukee Country Day School, Milwaukee Downer Seminary, and Milwaukee University School.^[2] USM is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).^[3][4]