Enrollment
112
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551578003334 Charter school
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions — Waukesha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Waukesha 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
146:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+867% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukesha Academy of Health Professions 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
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 146:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 867% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 818% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 19.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% below the Wisconsin average and 62% below the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waukesha School District spends $14,620 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.8% from the state, and 8.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Waukesha Academy of Health Professions 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 | 146:1 | ▲ 867% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 16% | — | — |
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
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.
Staffing depth
146:1
students per teacher
— 867% above state mean
Top 100% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,620
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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 + 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
Enrollment 112 Top 16% in Wisconsin — larger than 84% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 146:1 +867% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 19.9% -48% vs state
NCES ID 551578003334
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Waukesha Academy of Health Professions.
$14,620
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
Similar high schools in Waukesha
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West High
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North High
Standard public school
911 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
833 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 37:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 34:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Academy of Health Professions is 146:1, which is 867% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 818% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waukesha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukesha Academy of Health Professions?
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.