At a glance
Reported students
88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433.5
Prairie Phoenix Academy: 88 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.7:1 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
- 86
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Phoenix Academy
Prairie Phoenix Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sun Prairie. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Sun Prairie Area School District. NCES reports 88 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, 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 (35.2%) and Black (31.8%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Phoenix Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.2 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 1 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White35.2%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black31.8%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.8%
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 Sun Prairie Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sun Prairie West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,325 reported students
Sun Prairie East High
High · Grades 09–12
1,340 reported students
Sun Prairie Four Kids
Other · Grades PK–PK
297 reported students
C H Bird Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
333 reported students
Horizon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Creekside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Phoenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High High · Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 1,340 | 0.7 mi |
| Sun Prairie West High High · Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 1,325 | 2.7 mi |
| De Forest High High · De Forest Area School District | 09–12 | 1,137 | 7 mi |
| Marshall High High · Marshall School District | 09–12 | 281 | 7.3 mi |
| Shabazz-City High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 106 | 8.4 mi |
| East High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Phoenix Academy
What grades does Prairie Phoenix Academy serve?
Prairie Phoenix Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Sun Prairie Area School District.
How many students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy?
Prairie Phoenix Academy reported 88 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 86 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 88 students and 8.2 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sun Prairie Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Phoenix Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.7% 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy in?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is part of Sun Prairie Area School District, based in Sun Prairie, WI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sun Prairie East High (0.7 mi), Sun Prairie West High (2.7 mi), De Forest High (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.