How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Prairie Phoenix Academy | Sun Prairie East High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sun Prairie, WI | Sun Prairie, WI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 88 | 1,340 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.1% | 19.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Prairie Phoenix Academy | Sun Prairie East High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,138 | $23,138 |
| District | Sun Prairie Area School District | Sun Prairie Area School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Prairie Phoenix Academy | Sun Prairie East High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.6% | 61.6% |
| African American | 32.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 14.9% | 9.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Prairie Phoenix Academy | Sun Prairie East High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 88:1 | 297.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 48.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 143 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.