- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 92/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550003502561
👥 S:T ratio 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility earns 92/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 92
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 4
- students enrolled
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility ranks #1 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550003502561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 550003502561 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 2:1 · RII 92
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Hills School (38 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee. Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Hills
Lincoln Hills School
38 students
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution
34 students
- Racine Youthfu
Racine Youthful Offender Warren Young High
32 students
- Green Bay Corr
Green Bay Correctional Institution
19 students
- Copper Lake Sc 14
Copper Lake School
14 students
- This school 4
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
4 students
What this shows Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility compares
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility vs Wisconsin and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2:1 | ▼ 86% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
District finance for Wisconsin Department of Corrections reports $8,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hills School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Racine Youthful Offender Warren Young High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Green Bay Correctional Institution | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Lake School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~4 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
How many students attend Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility has 4 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is 2:1, which is 86% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility has a Resource Investment Index of 92/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Secure Detention Facility rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility ranks #1 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 Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Besides Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, Wisconsin Department of Corrections also operates Lincoln Hills School (38 students), Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (34 students), and Racine Youthful Offender Warren Young High (32 students). See the Wisconsin Department of Corrections district page for the complete list.