Phoenix Project

Phoenix Project is a secondary school of one-room-style scale in Kenosha, Wisconsin, overseen by Kenosha School District, enrolling 8 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 475 students per school, that is 98% leaner than typical.

Across the 41 schools in Kenosha School District (20,297 students total), Phoenix Project accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Phoenix Project reports that the largest single group is Black at 50%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest consists of 25% White, 25% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 6% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Phoenix Project reports 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.6:1, putting Phoenix Project higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Kenosha County put median household income runs about $81,239, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Phoenix Project is one of 56 public schools in Kenosha County (combined enrollment of about 27,114 students).

The closest other public school is Mahone Middle, roughly 1.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Phoenix Project.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 6 years, enrollment at Phoenix Project has decreased 72%, going from 29 students in 2018 to 8 in 2024. The Hispanic share of enrollment ticked up from 14% to 25% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 29.0:1 in 2018 to 8.0:1 in 2024.

On the community side, members of the Phoenix Project community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.