Enrollment
24
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551206002174
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portage Academy of Achievement compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portage Academy of Achievement
Portage Academy of Achievement is a lower-poverty, small high school in Portage, Wisconsin, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 67% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students) and Muir Elementary (439 students) alongside Portage Academy of Achievement.
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 Portage Academy of Achievement compares
Portage Academy of Achievement on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,540
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Community School District, which includes Portage Academy of Achievement.
$13,540
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~24 students)
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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.
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 15/100 (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 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.
Is Portage Academy of Achievement a good school?
Portage Academy of Achievement earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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