Enrollment
22
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenosha, WI
Phoenix Project
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Project, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732001714
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Project earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Project has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Project ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Project compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Project
Phoenix Project is a lower-poverty, small high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 22 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 53% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Kenosha's high schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students): Phoenix Project is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 17.6:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Phoenix Project.
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 Phoenix Project compares
Phoenix Project on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Phoenix Project.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Phoenix Project Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Project's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Standard public school
1,902 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bradford High
Standard public school
1,453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Tremper High
Standard public school
1,417 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Reuther Central High
Alternative education program
358 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 26.7:1 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 (~22 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Project
How many students attend Phoenix Project?
Phoenix Project has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Project?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Project is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Project?
13.6% of students at Phoenix Project are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Project?
Phoenix Project has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Project rank among high schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Project ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
Is Phoenix Project a good school?
Phoenix Project earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Phoenix Project, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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