- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sun Prairie, WI
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551464002625
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Phoenix Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Phoenix Academy has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Prairie Phoenix Academy grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 551464002625 · Sun Prairie, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Prairie Phoenix Academy grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Phoenix Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 88
Prairie Phoenix Academy
88 students
What this shows Prairie Phoenix Academy reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Phoenix Academy compares
Prairie Phoenix Academy is a growing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
African American 32.2%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Prairie Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Sun Prairie
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy?
Prairie Phoenix Academy has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Phoenix Academy is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Phoenix Academy?
62.1% of students at Prairie Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Phoenix Academy is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Phoenix Academy?
Prairie Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy rank among high schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Prairie Phoenix Academy, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.