How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South High | Waukesha Transition Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Waukesha, WI |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 833 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 34:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 14.7% |
| 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 | South High | Waukesha Transition Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,620 | $14,620 |
| District | Waukesha School District | Waukesha School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South High | Waukesha Transition Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 55.6% |
| African American | 11.8% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% | 27.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South High | Waukesha Transition Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 231.4:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.5% | 22.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
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.