Enrollment
104
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960000843
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #31 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy ranks #31 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+141% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+155% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 104 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 141% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.1% of students qualify for free meals, 155% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
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 (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.7:1 vs 14.6:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy.
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 Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy compares
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.7:1 | ▲ 141% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 155% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 155% 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
34.7:1
students per teacher
- 141% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
96.2%
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
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~104 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
How many students attend Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is 34.7:1, which is 141% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 121% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
98.1% of students at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is African American at 92.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy?
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy ranks #31 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.
Is Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy a good school?
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. 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 School District?
Besides Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, 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.
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