Enrollment
679
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960003054Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #31 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
75.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+424% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmen Hi Southeast Campus compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus is a high-poverty, large charter high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run heavy: 75.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 424% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 129% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
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): Carmen Hi Southeast Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (75.4:1 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 Carmen Hi Southeast Campus.
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 Carmen Hi Southeast Campus compares
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Carmen Hi Southeast Campus.
$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 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
- 1,974
- 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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~75.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carmen Hi Southeast Campus a good school?
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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