Enrollment
1,974
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Federal NCES profile for Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960002979Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #120 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 ranks #120 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,974 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 114% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.5% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,974 students.
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.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1974 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Milwaukee Academy of Science (1,711 students): Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hamilton High (1,472 students) and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students) alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12.
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 Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 compares
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.8:1 | ▲ 114% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 114% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,974
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1974 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Asian 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Milwaukee Parkside School
Standard public school
859 students 19.1:1 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 (~1,974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
How many students attend Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12?
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 has 1,974 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 is 30.8:1, which is 114% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12?
82.5% of students at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12?
The largest demographic group at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 is Asian at 96.5% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12?
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 ranks #120 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 Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 a good school?
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Milwaukee School District?
Besides Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12, Milwaukee School District also operates Hamilton High (1,472 students), Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students), and King International (1,308 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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