Why did MPS students get expelled last year?
A third of MPS expulsions last year were for endangerment of physical safety and mental well-being. One dot represents one student.
Table showing Milwaukee Public Schools expulsions by offense for the 2025-26 school year. Endangerment of physical safety and mental well-being accounted for 13 of 38 expulsions, the largest category. Possession of a firearm, 7. Possession of a BB gun knife or pepper spray, 6. Arson, 3. Theft, 3. Battery against a student, 2. Possession of marijuana, 2. Robbery, 1. Inappropriate use of electronic communication devices, 1.
