- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550960000843 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 34.7:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy 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 104
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
104 students
What this shows Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy compares
Nova-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,472
- 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
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 (~104 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), up 10.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.