Enrollment
112
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Federal NCES profile for Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551578003334Charter school
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 112
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578003334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
What stands out at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 112 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Among Waukesha's high schools, it stands alongside West High (1,167 students): Waukesha Academy of Health Professions is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students) and North High (911 students) alongside Waukesha Academy of Health Professions.
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 Waukesha Academy of Health Professions compares
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$12,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Waukesha Academy of Health Professions.
$12,813
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 36.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 Waukesha Academy of Health Professions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Waukesha Academy of Health Professions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Waukesha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High
Standard public school
1,167 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
North High
Standard public school
911 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
833 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 36:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 36:1 students per teacher
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
How many students attend Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
19.9% of students at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
The largest demographic group at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Waukesha Academy of Health Professions rank among high schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
Is Waukesha Academy of Health Professions a good school?
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Waukesha School District?
Besides Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.
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