Enrollment
49
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002707
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #25 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is a high-poverty, small high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 131% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 49 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 30 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 49 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee.
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 Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee compares
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee a good school?
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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