Salam School

What Salam School does

Salam School is a private, non-profit K-12 Islamic school headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operating under the governance of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM). The school serves approximately 1,050 students from K4 through 12th grade across three campuses (Elementary, Middle, and Middle-High School), employing over 100 teachers and staff with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It delivers a college-preparatory curriculum integrated with Islamic studies, Arabic language instruction, Quran memorization, character education, and 100% Zabiha Halal meal services. Academic outcomes include a 98% high school graduation rate, nearly 100% college placement, more than $20 million in cumulative student scholarships received, and 15 AP course offerings recognized by the 2023 College Board AP School Honor Roll.

The school's revenue model is built on three recurring streams: (1) annual tuition from private-pay families, priced from $2,800 (K4) to $8,000 (grades 9-12) per student per year, with an automatic ISM scholarship of $3,300 reducing the effective cost for private-pay households; (2) state-funded tuition through Wisconsin's Choice program for qualifying low-income students; and (3) federally supported meal services, with most students receiving breakfast and lunch at no cost. The go-to-market is community-led, driven by ISM network referrals, the Salam PTA, and word-of-mouth within the Milwaukee Muslim community, supplemented by the school's website (salamk12.org) and the Gradelink parent portal for enrollment and ongoing communications.

Salam School is governed by the Salam School Advisory Committee (SSAC), an ad hoc board appointed by the ISM Executive Committee that oversees operations, finances, and administration. It holds dual accreditation through Cognia (formerly AdvancED/NCA) and the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Association (WRISA), and carries a Wisconsin DPI Five Star School rating with an 'Significantly Exceeds Expectations' designation. Core administrative technology is Gradelink, a third-party student information system used for enrollment and academic management; there is no proprietary technology platform or disclosed AI capability.

Name

Salam School

Legal name

Salam School

Website

https://salamk12.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salam School is a private, non-profit K-12 Islamic school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving approximately 1,050 students across three campuses under the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, combining college-preparatory academics (15 AP courses, 98% graduation rate) with Islamic studies, Arabic instruction, and halal meal services for Milwaukee-area Muslim families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Islamic school
• College preparatory
• Religious education
• Halal meal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition from private pay families across K4 through 12th grade. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee provides an automatic $3,300 annual scholarship to all private pay students.
2. Wisconsin Choice Program: State-funded scholarship program for low-income households providing free and reduced tuition for qualifying students.
3. Meal Services: Breakfast and hot lunch programs with federal funding support; most students receive meals free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Salam School is a private K-12 Islamic college-preparatory school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operating across three campuses and serving approximately 1,050 students from K4 through 12th grade. The school integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics (including 15 AP courses) with Islamic studies, Arabic language instruction, and character education rooted in Islamic values. Additional services include daily 100% Zabiha Halal breakfast and hot lunch meals, athletics programs, and guidance counseling.

Product overview

Salam School operates as a single unified K-12 private Islamic school offering college-preparatory education through three campuses (Elementary School, Middle School, and Middle-High School). The school provides a comprehensive academic program centered on 15 AP course offerings, integrated with Islamic Studies and Arabic language education from K4 through 12th grade. Additional services include athletics programs, daily halal meal services, and PTA-organized school supply programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Program Comprehensive private K-12 college-preparatory education program serving students from K4 through 12th grade across three campuses, integrating academic excellence with Islamic character development for Milwaukee-area Muslim families.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 15 AP course offerings providing college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students, recognized on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll.
• Islamic Studies Curriculum Religious education program integrated throughout K-12, teaching Islamic studies, Quran, and Arabic language to develop Islamic identity and character in students.
• Arabic Language Program Arabic language instruction from elementary through high school, with dedicated departmental leadership at both elementary and middle/high school levels.
• Athletics Program School athletics program including competitive math teams and athletic sports managed through dedicated platforms.
• Hot Meals Program Daily breakfast and hot lunch services to all students with 100% Zabiha Halal food options; during the 2022-2023 school year, all meals were provided at no cost through federal funding support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% high school graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the parent organization of Salam School. ISM's Executive Committee appoints the Salam School Advisory Committee (SSAC) which functions as the school board overseeing operations, finances, administration, and overall direction of Salam School. ISM provides automatic $3,300 annual scholarships to all private pay students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Preparatory Academy: Public charter school network in Milwaukee. Competes for the same value-conscious, college-prep-oriented Milwaukee families but operates without religious affiliation and is part of a multi-school charter network.
• Pius XI Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Milwaukee. Competes for college-bound Milwaukee families and offers overlapping academic rigor but with a different religious affiliation.
• Milwaukee Lutheran High School: Private Christian college-prep high school in Milwaukee. Competes in the same local market for college-prep-oriented families with faith-based values but is a broader Protestant (non-Islamic) incumbent.
• Marquette University High School: Highly regarded Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in Milwaukee. Overlaps with Salam on college-prep positioning and Milwaukee geography but serves a different faith demographic and is a much larger, broader incumbent.

Regional players

• Muslim Community School: Private Islamic K-12 school in Bethesda, Maryland. Operates in a different geography but serves a comparable mission of integrated Islamic character and college-prep education for Muslim families.
• Bayan Claremont Islamic School: Private Islamic K-12 school in Claremont, California. Comparable mission and product offering, but West Coast geography and does not compete in the Milwaukee market.

Direct peers

• Universal Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in the Detroit metro area (Farmington Hills, MI). Comparable Midwest Islamic K-12 institution with similar curriculum integration and target demographic.
• Annoor Academy of Knoxville: Private Islamic K-12 school in Knoxville, Tennessee. Salam's current Head Principal Wanis Shalaby served as Principal there from 2002 to 2006 prior to joining Salam, making this a direct mission and operational peer.
• Islamic Foundation School: Private Islamic K-12 school in Villa Park, Illinois (Chicago suburbs), where Salam's Head Principal previously served as Associate Principal. Comparable in size, mission, and integrated Arabic/Islamic studies approach.
• Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Midwestern peer offering integrated Islamic and college-prep education with comparable mission and demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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