- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Federal NCES profile for Carmen Hi Southeast Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960003054Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #31 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus ranks #31 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960003054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 550960003054 · Milwaukee, WI High · MID · CHARTER
679 enr · 75.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus 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 679
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
679 students
What this shows Carmen Hi Southeast Campus reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmen Hi Southeast Campus compares
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus 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 | 75.4:1 | ▲ 424% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 129% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% 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
75.4:1
students per teacher
- 424% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
68.3%
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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
African American 6.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmen Hi Southeast Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmen Hi Southeast Campus'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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
How many students attend Carmen Hi Southeast Campus?
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus is 75.4:1, which is 424% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 380% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus?
88.2% of students at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen Hi Southeast Campus?
The largest demographic group at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen Hi Southeast Campus?
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Carmen Hi Southeast Campus rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus ranks #31 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 Carmen Hi Southeast Campus, 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.