- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
Federal NCES profile for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002707
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #25 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee ranks #25 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee held near 44 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550960002707 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 16.3:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee held near 44 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee 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 49
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
49 students
What this shows Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee compares
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 93.9%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee'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 high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hamilton High
Standard public school
1,472 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
How many students attend Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
The student-teacher ratio at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
89.1% of students at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
The largest demographic group at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee ranks #25 of 34 high 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 high schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee, 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.