Enrollment
32
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, WI
Catalyst Academy
Federal NCES profile for Catalyst Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551059002996Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catalyst Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Catalyst Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catalyst Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in New London, WI.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059002996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catalyst Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catalyst Academy
Catalyst Academy is a higher-need, small charter high school in New London, Wisconsin, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New London's high schools, it stands alongside New London High (660 students): Catalyst Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.7:1).
New London School District also operates New London High (660 students) and New London Middle (540 students) alongside Catalyst Academy.
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 Catalyst Academy compares
Catalyst Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Catalyst Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Catalyst Academy.
$12,499
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 Catalyst Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Readfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catalyst Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in New London
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Academy
How many students attend Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catalyst Academy?
55.6% of students at Catalyst Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalyst Academy?
The largest demographic group at Catalyst Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in New London, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Catalyst Academy rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Catalyst Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in New London, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
Is Catalyst Academy a good school?
Catalyst Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 New London School District?
Besides Catalyst Academy, New London School District also operates New London High (660 students), New London Middle (540 students), and Lincoln Elementary (283 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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