- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Transition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Waukesha Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551578002960
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukesha Transition Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukesha Transition Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Transition Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waukesha Transition Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551578002960 · Waukesha, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 36:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Waukesha Transition Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waukesha Transition 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 36
Waukesha Transition Academy
36 students
What this shows Waukesha Transition Academy reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukesha Transition Academy compares
Waukesha Transition Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.7% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
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.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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.
Engagement
22.2%
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.
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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Waukesha Transition Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Transition 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 Transition 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 Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 36:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha Transition Academy
How many students attend Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Transition 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 Transition Academy?
14.7% of students at Waukesha Transition Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukesha Transition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Waukesha Transition Academy is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waukesha Transition Academy rank among high schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha Transition Academy ranks #6 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 Transition 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.