At a glance
Reported students
106
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Shabazz-City High: 106 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
7.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 93
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Shabazz-City High
Shabazz-City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Madison. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Madison Metropolitan School District. NCES reports 106 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shabazz-City High
- 1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black11.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Capital High
High · Grades 09–12
129 reported students
Innovative High
High · Grades 09–12
138 reported students
Metro School
High · Grades 06–12
12 reported students
LaFollette High
High · Grades 09–12
1,541 reported students
East High
High · Grades 09–12
1,643 reported students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,004 reported students
Public schools near Shabazz-City High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 1.5 mi |
| Innovative High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 138 | 2.3 mi |
| Metro School High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–12 | 12 | 3.3 mi |
| Monona Grove High High · Monona Grove School District | 09–12 | 1,170 | 3.7 mi |
| Monona Grove Liberal Arts High · Charter · Monona Grove School District | 06–12 | 93 | 4.3 mi |
| LaFollette High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 1,541 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shabazz-City High
What grades does Shabazz-City High serve?
Shabazz-City High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Madison Metropolitan School District.
How many students attend Shabazz-City High?
Shabazz-City High reported 106 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 93 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shabazz-City High?
The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 106 students and 14.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shabazz-City High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shabazz-City High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Metropolitan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shabazz-City High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shabazz-City High in?
Shabazz-City High is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, based in Madison, WI, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shabazz-City High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East High (1.5 mi), Innovative High (2.3 mi), Metro School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.