Enrollment
149
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Pathways High
Federal NCES profile for Pathways High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550007903064Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #22 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways High has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways High ranks #22 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Pathways High Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550007903064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathways High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathways High
Pathways High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 149 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 149 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Pathways High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.6:1).
Pathways High Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Pathways High operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Pathways High compares
Pathways High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 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 47.7%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Pathways High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pathways High
How many students attend Pathways High?
Pathways High has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways High is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathways High?
58.6% of students at Pathways High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways High?
The largest demographic group at Pathways High is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways High?
Pathways High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pathways High rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways High ranks #22 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 Pathways High a good school?
Pathways High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pathways High Inc.?
None; Pathways High Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Pathways High is its only campus.
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