- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
South Accelerated Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Accelerated Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960003057
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Accelerated Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #31 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Accelerated Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Accelerated Academy ranks #31 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960003057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
South Accelerated Academy grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+77.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 550960003057 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 28.5:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
South Accelerated Academy grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+77.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South Accelerated Academy 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
- Reagan College
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
- This school 57
South Accelerated Academy
57 students
What this shows South Accelerated Academy reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Accelerated Academy compares
South Accelerated Academy 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 98% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
98.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 38.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, South Accelerated Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Accelerated Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Accelerated Academy'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
- 1,372
- 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
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Accelerated Academy
How many students attend South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy is 28.5:1, which is 98% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Accelerated Academy?
88.9% of students at South Accelerated Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Accelerated Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Accelerated Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 South Accelerated Academy rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, South Accelerated Academy ranks #31 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 South Accelerated Academy, 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.