Enrollment
144
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551578002688Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 150% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Among Waukesha's high schools, it stands alongside West High (1,167 students): Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36:1 vs 18.2:1).
Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students) and North High (911 students) alongside Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy.
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 Engineering Preparatory Academy compares
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,813
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy.
$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 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
- 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 Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy a good school?
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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