Enrollment
382
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002755Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+132% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.4% of students qualify for free meals, 132% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% 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.
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 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 High School of Science and Technology South 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 High School of Science and Technology South Campus compares
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Carmen High School of Science and Technology South 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 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
- 1,974
- 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (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 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.
Is Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus a good school?
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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