Enrollment
114
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550351002861Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
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
8.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Arts and Performance compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Arts and Performance
School for Arts and Performance is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Wales, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wales's high schools, it stands alongside Kettle Moraine High (869 students): School for Arts and Performance is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students) and Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students) alongside School for Arts and Performance.
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 School for Arts and Performance compares
School for Arts and Performance 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Moraine School District, which includes School for Arts and Performance.
$13,709
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is School for Arts and Performance a good school?
School for Arts and Performance earns 44/100 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 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.
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