- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portage, WI
Portage Academy of Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Portage Academy of Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551206002174
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Academy of Achievement earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Academy of Achievement has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Academy of Achievement ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Portage Academy of Achievement shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 551206002174 · Portage, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Portage Academy of Achievement shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Portage Academy of Achievement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- Muir Elementar
Muir Elementary
439 students
- Wayne Bartels
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- Woodridge Elem 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- Portage Partne 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- This school 24
Portage Academy of Achievement
24 students
What this shows Portage Academy of Achievement reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Academy of Achievement compares
Portage Academy of Achievement 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 67% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Portage Academy of Achievement is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portage Academy of Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Academy of Achievement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Academy of Achievement
How many students attend Portage Academy of Achievement?
Portage Academy of Achievement has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portage, WI. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Academy of Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Academy of Achievement is 24:1, which is 67% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Academy of Achievement?
12.0% of students at Portage Academy of Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Academy of Achievement?
The largest demographic group at Portage Academy of Achievement is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Academy of Achievement?
Portage Academy of Achievement has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Portage Academy of Achievement rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Academy of Achievement ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Portage, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Portage Academy of Achievement, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Muir Elementary (439 students), and Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.