- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Harborside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harborside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732002754Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harborside Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harborside Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harborside Academy ranks #7 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732002754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Harborside Academy grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 550732002754 · Kenosha, WI Other · MID · CHARTER
572 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Harborside Academy grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Harborside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 572
Harborside Academy
572 students
What this shows Harborside Academy reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harborside Academy compares
Harborside Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Harborside Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harborside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harborside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Brass Community School
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harborside Academy
How many students attend Harborside Academy?
Harborside Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harborside Academy?
38.2% of students at Harborside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harborside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harborside Academy is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harborside Academy?
Harborside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harborside Academy rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Harborside Academy ranks #7 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Harborside Academy, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.