- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Federal NCES profile for Obama School of Career and Technical Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960002993
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Obama School of Career and Technical Education earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #106 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Obama School of Career and Technical Education has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Obama School of Career and Technical Education ranks #106 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-176 students YoY
Obama School of Career and Technical Education shrank from 1,402 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-176 students YoY 550960002993 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 27.5:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Obama School of Career and Technical Education shrank from 1,402 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Obama School of Career and Technical Education 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
- This school
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,240 students
What this shows Obama School of Career and Technical Education reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Obama School of Career and Technical Education compares
Obama School of Career and Technical Education is a shrinking 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 91% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 128% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 293 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Obama School of Career and Technical Education is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Obama School of Career and Technical Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Obama School of Career and Technical Education'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
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
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
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Obama School of Career and Technical Education
How many students attend Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
Obama School of Career and Technical Education has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,402 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), down 176.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Obama School of Career and Technical Education is 27.5:1, which is 91% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
87.7% of students at Obama School of Career and Technical Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
The largest demographic group at Obama School of Career and Technical Education is African American at 76.7% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
Obama School of Career and Technical Education has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Obama School of Career and Technical Education rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Obama School of Career and Technical Education ranks #106 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 Obama School of Career and Technical Education, 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.