- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Academy of Accelerated Learning
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Accelerated Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001239
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Accelerated Learning earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #18 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Accelerated Learning has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Accelerated Learning ranks #18 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Academy of Accelerated Learning held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 550960001239 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 17.6:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Academy of Accelerated Learning held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Academy of Accelerated Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 493
Academy of Accelerated Learning
493 students
What this shows Academy of Accelerated Learning reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Accelerated Learning compares
Academy of Accelerated Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 22.5%
Asian 16.6%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Academy of Accelerated Learning is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Accelerated Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Accelerated Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Standard public school
1,711 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Golda Meir School
Standard public school
1,192 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee School of Languages
Standard public school
964 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Accelerated Learning
How many students attend Academy of Accelerated Learning?
Academy of Accelerated Learning has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Accelerated Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Accelerated Learning is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Accelerated Learning?
71.9% of students at Academy of Accelerated Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Accelerated Learning?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Accelerated Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Accelerated Learning?
Academy of Accelerated Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Accelerated Learning rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Accelerated Learning ranks #18 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Academy of Accelerated Learning, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.