- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus
Federal NCES profile for Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002755Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #28 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus ranks #28 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550960002755 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
382 enr · 14.7:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South 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 382
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus
382 students
What this shows Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus compares
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 132% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 2.9%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 High School of Science and Technology South Campus 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 | Similar 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 Carmen High School of Science and Technology South 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus
How many students attend Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?
89.4% of students at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus?
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 High School of Science and Technology South Campus rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus ranks #28 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 High School of Science and Technology South 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.