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#1565 of 2,105 schools in WI
Waukesha Transition Academy
High School · Waukesha School District · Waukesha, WI
A high school in Waukesha, WI serving grades 12th – 12th.
1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 26 schools in Waukesha.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waukesha Transition Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,596
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha East Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Riverview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Eachieve Academy - WisconsinCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 658 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waukesha School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waukesha Transition Academy is listed in Waukesha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waukesha Transition Academy
Waukesha Transition Academy is a public high school in Waukesha, WI, part of Waukesha School District, serving approximately 32 students in grades 12th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waukesha Transition Academy
What grades does Waukesha Transition Academy serve?
Waukesha Transition Academy serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Transition Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waukesha Transition Academy rank in WI?
Waukesha Transition Academy ranks #1,565 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Waukesha Transition Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waukesha Transition Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waukesha Transition Academy a charter school?
No, Waukesha Transition Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waukesha Transition Academy a Title I school?
No, Waukesha Transition Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waukesha Transition Academy?
21.9% of students at Waukesha Transition Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (262) 970-1102
- Area population (ZIP 53186)
- 33,264
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53186; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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