At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
James Madison Academic Campus: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.6:1 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
- 644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about James Madison Academic Campus
James Madison Academic Campus is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Milwaukee. It is one of 154 current school records connected to Milwaukee School District. NCES reports 468 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to 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 Black (86.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Madison Academic Campus
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.95 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black86.8%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Audubon Technology and Communication High
High · Grades 09–12
436 reported students
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus
High · Grades 06–12
526 reported students
WHS Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
402 reported students
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 06–12
535 reported students
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus
High · Grades 09–12
382 reported students
North Division High
High · Grades 09–12
346 reported students
Public schools near James Madison Academic Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 526 | 0.8 mi |
| Green Tree Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 535 | 2.1 mi |
| Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 611 | 2.2 mi |
| Vincent Accelerated Academy High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 53 | 2.2 mi |
| Marshall High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 639 | 2.4 mi |
| Brown Deer Middle/High High · Brown Deer School District | 06–12 | 904 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Academic Campus
What grades does James Madison Academic Campus serve?
James Madison Academic Campus reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Milwaukee School District.
How many students attend James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 644 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Madison Academic Campus?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 468 students and 31.95 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 James Madison Academic Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Madison Academic Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milwaukee School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Madison Academic Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Madison Academic Campus in?
James Madison Academic Campus is part of Milwaukee School District, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 154 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Madison Academic Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus (0.8 mi), Green Tree Preparatory Academy (2.1 mi), Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.