At a glance
Reported students
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
12–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Waukesha Transition Academy: 36 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
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
- 35
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Waukesha Transition Academy
Waukesha Transition Academy is a public high school serving grades 12–12 in Waukesha. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Waukesha School District. NCES reports 36 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6:1, 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 (55.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Waukesha Transition Academy
- 1How do the reported 6:1 student–teacher ratio and 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White55.6%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black8.3%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 Waukesha School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverview School
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Waukesha East Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
74 reported students
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
144 reported students
eAchieve Academy
High · Grades 06–12
639 reported students
South High
High · Grades 09–12
833 reported students
Public schools near Waukesha Transition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha East Alternative School High · Waukesha School District | 06–12 | 74 | under 0.1 mi |
| Riverview School High · Waukesha School District | 06–12 | 5 | 0.5 mi |
| eAchieve Academy High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 06–12 | 639 | 0.9 mi |
| Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 144 | 1.6 mi |
| Waukesha Academy of Health Professions High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 112 | 1.6 mi |
| South High High · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 833 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha Transition Academy
What grades does Waukesha Transition Academy serve?
Waukesha Transition Academy reports grades 12–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Waukesha School District.
How many students attend Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy reported 36 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 35 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waukesha Transition Academy?
The calculated ratio is 6:1, based on 36 students and 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 Waukesha Transition Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waukesha Transition Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waukesha School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Waukesha Transition Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.6% 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 Waukesha Transition Academy in?
Waukesha Transition Academy is part of Waukesha School District, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waukesha Transition Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waukesha East Alternative School (under 0.1 mi), Riverview School (0.5 mi), eAchieve Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.