At a glance
Reported students
99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
213.5
One City Preparatory Academy: 99 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about One City Preparatory Academy
One City Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Monona. It is one of 2 current school records connected to One City Schools Inc. NCES reports 99 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 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 (77.8%) and multiracial (12.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking One City Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black77.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
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.
Other schools in One City Schools Inc
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near One City Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sennett Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 570 | 1.6 mi |
| Badger Rock Middle Middle · Charter · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 92 | 1.9 mi |
| O'Keeffe Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 434 | 2.9 mi |
| James Wright Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 245 | 3 mi |
| Innovative and Alternative Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Indian Mound Middle Middle · McFarland School District | 06–08 | 534 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about One City Preparatory Academy
What grades does One City Preparatory Academy serve?
One City Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in One City Schools Inc.
How many students attend One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy reported 99 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 99 students and 10.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is One City Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
One City Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of One City Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% 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 One City Preparatory Academy in?
One City Preparatory Academy is part of One City Schools Inc, based in Monona, WI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near One City Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sennett Middle (1.6 mi), Badger Rock Middle (1.9 mi), O'Keeffe Middle (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.