- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Veritas High
Federal NCES profile for Veritas High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550007402496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veritas High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #27 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Veritas High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas High ranks #27 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Seeds of Health Inc · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550007402496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Veritas High held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550007402496 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
256 enr · 17.1:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenor High (651 students)
Veritas High held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Veritas High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tenor High
Tenor High
651 students
- Seeds of Healt
Seeds of Health Elementary Program
380 students
- This school 256
Veritas High
256 students
What this shows Veritas High reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veritas High compares
Veritas High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 7.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Veritas High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
How Veritas High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seeds of Health Elementary Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veritas High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veritas High
How many students attend Veritas High?
Veritas High has 256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas High is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veritas High?
71.1% of students at Veritas High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veritas High?
The largest demographic group at Veritas High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veritas High?
Veritas High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veritas High rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas High ranks #27 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 Seeds of Health Inc?
Besides Veritas High, Seeds of Health Inc also operates Tenor High (651 students) and Seeds of Health Elementary Program (380 students). See the Seeds of Health Inc district page for the complete list.