Enrollment
114
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth
Federal NCES profile for Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960001007
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #10 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth ranks #10 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.2% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 114 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth.
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 Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth compares
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 108% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth
How many students attend Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth?
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth has 114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth?
80.2% of students at Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth?
The largest demographic group at Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth?
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth ranks #10 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 Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth a good school?
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Milwaukee School District?
Besides Project Stay-Supporting Teachers and Youth, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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