- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wales, WI
School for Arts and Performance
Federal NCES profile for School for Arts and Performance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550351002861Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Arts and Performance earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Arts and Performance has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Arts and Performance ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351002861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
School for Arts and Performance grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550351002861 · Wales, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Moraine High (869 students)
School for Arts and Performance grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
School for Arts and Performance in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine High
869 students
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine Middle
726 students
- Wales Elementa 333
Wales Elementary
333 students
- Dousman Elemen 311
Dousman Elementary
311 students
- Cushing Elemen 281
Cushing Elementary
281 students
- This school 114
School for Arts and Performance
114 students
What this shows School for Arts and Performance reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Arts and Performance compares
School for Arts and Performance 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 77% | 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 methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
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.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, School for Arts and Performance is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Moraine School District reports $14,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School for Arts and Performance Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Arts and Performance's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Wales
3 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Arts and Performance
How many students attend School for Arts and Performance?
School for Arts and Performance has 114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wales, WI. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Arts and Performance?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Arts and Performance 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 School for Arts and Performance?
8.7% of students at School for Arts and Performance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Arts and Performance?
The largest demographic group at School for Arts and Performance is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Arts and Performance?
School for Arts and Performance has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School for Arts and Performance rank among high schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Arts and Performance ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Wales, 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 Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides School for Arts and Performance, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students), Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students), and Wales Elementary (333 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.