Enrollment
343
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Central City Cyberschool
Federal NCES profile for Central City Cyberschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550004102171Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central City Cyberschool earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #106 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central City Cyberschool has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Cyberschool ranks #106 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550004102171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+151% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central City Cyberschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central City Cyberschool
Central City Cyberschool is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.7% of students qualify for free meals, 151% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 343 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students): Central City Cyberschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 30.8:1).
Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Central City Cyberschool operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Central City Cyberschool compares
Central City Cyberschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 151% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 151% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 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
African American 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Central City Cyberschool is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Standard public school
1,711 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Golda Meir School
Standard public school
1,192 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee School of Languages
Standard public school
964 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central City Cyberschool
How many students attend Central City Cyberschool?
Central City Cyberschool has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Cyberschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Cyberschool is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central City Cyberschool?
96.7% of students at Central City Cyberschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central City Cyberschool?
The largest demographic group at Central City Cyberschool is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central City Cyberschool?
Central City Cyberschool has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central City Cyberschool rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Cyberschool ranks #106 of 135 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 schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Central City Cyberschool a good school?
Central City Cyberschool earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc.?
None; Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Central City Cyberschool is its only campus.
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