- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551578002688Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551578002688 · Waukesha, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
144 enr · 36:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school 144
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
144 students
What this shows Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy compares
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 150% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 6.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 36:1 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is 36:1, which is 150% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
12.2% of students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Engineering Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, 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.