- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
James Madison Academic Campus
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Academic Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002700
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Academic Campus earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Academic Campus has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Academic Campus ranks #9 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
James Madison Academic Campus shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 550960002700 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 11.1:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
James Madison Academic Campus shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
James Madison Academic Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 468
James Madison Academic Campus
468 students
What this shows James Madison Academic Campus reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Academic Campus compares
James Madison Academic Campus is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 130% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 327 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, James Madison Academic Campus is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Madison Academic Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Academic Campus'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
Similar high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hamilton High
Standard public school
1,472 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Academic Campus
How many students attend James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Academic Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Academic Campus is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison Academic Campus?
88.6% of students at James Madison Academic Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Academic Campus?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Academic Campus is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Academic Campus rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Academic Campus ranks #9 of 34 high 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 high schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides James Madison Academic Campus, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.