- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Reagan College Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for Reagan College Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960003342
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan College Preparatory High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #21 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan College Preparatory High has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan College Preparatory High ranks #21 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960003342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Reagan College Preparatory High held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550960003342 · Milwaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,372 enr · 22.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Reagan College Preparatory High held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Reagan College Preparatory High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- This school
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,240 students
What this shows Reagan College Preparatory High reports 1,372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reagan College Preparatory High compares
Reagan College Preparatory High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,372 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,372
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% 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.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 31.0%
Asian 8.9%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Reagan College Preparatory High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reagan College Preparatory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan College Preparatory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
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
Bay View High
Standard public school
1,021 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reagan College Preparatory High
How many students attend Reagan College Preparatory High?
Reagan College Preparatory High has 1,372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan College Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan College Preparatory High is 22.5:1, which is 56% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reagan College Preparatory High?
51.9% of students at Reagan College Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan College Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at Reagan College Preparatory High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan College Preparatory High?
Reagan College Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reagan College Preparatory High rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan College Preparatory High ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Reagan College Preparatory High, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and King International (1,308 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.