- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 13
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Appleton Technical Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 550039002964 · Appleton, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
68 enr · 22.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Appleton Technical Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Appleton Technical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- This school 68
Appleton Technical Academy
68 students
What this shows Appleton Technical Academy reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appleton Technical Academy compares
Appleton Technical Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,238
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 16.
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 13/100 (lower 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 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.
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.