- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
King International
Federal NCES profile for King International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960001199
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King International earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #23 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
King International has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King International ranks #23 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
King International held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 550960001199 · Milwaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,308 enr · 18.2:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
King International held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
King International 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
- This school
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,240 students
What this shows King International reports 1,308 students on the CCD universe file.
How King International compares
King International held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 10.9%
White 9.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, King International is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King International Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King International'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
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar 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
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
Bay View High
Standard public school
1,021 students 18.2:1 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 (~1,308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about King International
How many students attend King International?
King International has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King International?
The student-teacher ratio at King International is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King International?
65.3% of students at King International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King International?
The largest demographic group at King International is African American at 60.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King International?
King International has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 King International rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, King International ranks #23 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 King International, 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.