Enrollment
68
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Appleton, WI
Appleton Technical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Appleton Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleton Technical Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Appleton Technical Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Technical Academy ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appleton Technical Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appleton Technical Academy
Appleton Technical Academy is a small charter high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 58% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Appleton's high schools, it stands alongside North High (1,635 students): Appleton Technical Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 18.4:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Appleton Technical Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appleton Technical Academy compares
Appleton Technical Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$13,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Appleton Technical Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Appleton Technical Academy.
$13,545
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Appleton Technical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleton Technical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Appleton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High
Standard public school
1,635 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,238 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
1,024 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Renaissance School
Standard public school
151 students 50.3:1 students per teacher
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Standard public school
147 students 49:1 students per teacher
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Standard public school
78 students 39:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Appleton Technical Academy
How many students attend Appleton Technical Academy?
Appleton Technical Academy has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Appleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Technical Academy is 22.7:1, which is 58% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appleton Technical Academy?
31.5% of students at Appleton Technical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Appleton Technical Academy is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleton Technical Academy?
Appleton Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appleton Technical Academy rank among high schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Technical Academy ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Appleton on the city page.
Is Appleton Technical Academy a good school?
Appleton Technical Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Appleton Technical Academy, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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