Enrollment
57
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 550960003057
South Accelerated Academy — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for South Accelerated Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Accelerated Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Accelerated Academy reports 57 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 131% above the Wisconsin average and 72% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 98.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $19,598 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Accelerated Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 131% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
98.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,598
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 57 Top 7% in Wisconsin — larger than 93% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.9% +131% vs state
NCES ID 550960003057
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 98.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes South Accelerated Academy.
$19,598
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
Similar high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hamilton High
Standard public school
1,472 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.