At a glance
Reported students
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
South Accelerated Academy: 57 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 24
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about South Accelerated Academy
South Accelerated Academy 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 57 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (54.4%) and Black (38.6%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Accelerated Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.01 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 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
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic54.4%
- Black38.6%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
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.
Vincent Accelerated Academy
High · Grades 09–12
53 reported students
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee
High · Grades 06–12
49 reported students
ASSATA High
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
Transition High
High · Grades 09–12
90 reported students
Lad Lake Synergy School
High · Grades 06–12
22 reported students
Shalom High
High · Grades 09–12
101 reported students
Public schools near South Accelerated Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Division High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 923 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bradley Technology High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,048 | 1.1 mi |
| Lad Lake Synergy School High · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 22 | 1.1 mi |
| Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 382 | 1.1 mi |
| Grandview High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 219 | 1.3 mi |
| Escuela Verde High · Charter · Trans Center for Youth Inc | 09–12 | 121 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Accelerated Academy
What grades does South Accelerated Academy serve?
South Accelerated Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Milwaukee School District.
How many students attend South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy reported 57 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 24 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Accelerated Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 57 students and 4.01 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 South Accelerated Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Accelerated Academy 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 South Accelerated Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86% 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 South Accelerated Academy in?
South Accelerated Academy 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 South Accelerated Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Division High (under 0.1 mi), Bradley Technology High (1.1 mi), Lad Lake Synergy School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.