- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960002853Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #84 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street ranks #84 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550960002853 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
474 enr · 86.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street 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 474
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
474 students
What this shows Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street compares
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 124% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street'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 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
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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
How many students attend Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
86.3% of students at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street ranks #84 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.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street, 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.