Enrollment
1,372
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960003342
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reagan College Preparatory High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reagan College Preparatory High
Reagan College Preparatory High is a higher-need, large high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,372 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 56% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,372 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Among Milwaukee's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High (1,472 students): Reagan College Preparatory High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 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 Reagan College Preparatory High.
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 Reagan College Preparatory High compares
Reagan College Preparatory High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Reagan College Preparatory High.
$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 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
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- 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
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 (~1,372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Reagan College Preparatory High a good school?
Reagan College Preparatory High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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