How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Wauwatosa Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wauwatosa, WI | Wauwatosa, WI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 139 | 91 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 20.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Wauwatosa Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,809 | $13,809 |
| District | Wauwatosa School District | Wauwatosa School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Vel R Phillips School | Wauwatosa Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 29.7% |
| African American | 77.0% | 40.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Wauwatosa Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 11 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 50:1 | 366:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 6.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.