Enrollment
1,711
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee Academy of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550004202234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee Academy of Science earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #134 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukee Academy of Science has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Academy of Science ranks #134 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550004202234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+139% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milwaukee Academy of Science compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milwaukee Academy of Science
Milwaukee Academy of Science is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,711 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 72% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 139% 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 1,711 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 361 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,711 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students): Milwaukee Academy of Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.8:1 vs 30.8:1).
Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Milwaukee Academy of Science operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,711 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Wisconsin, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Milwaukee Academy of Science compares
Milwaukee Academy of Science on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 139% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 139% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 348 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Milwaukee Academy of Science is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 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 (~1,711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Academy of Science
How many students attend Milwaukee Academy of Science?
Milwaukee Academy of Science has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Science is 24.8:1, which is 72% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee Academy of Science?
92.1% of students at Milwaukee Academy of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee Academy of Science?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee Academy of Science is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee Academy of Science?
Milwaukee Academy of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Milwaukee Academy of Science rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Academy of Science ranks #134 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 Milwaukee Academy of Science a good school?
Milwaukee Academy of Science earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Science Education Consortium Inc.?
None; Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Milwaukee Academy of Science is its only campus.
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