Enrollment
36
High
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAUKESHA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551578002960
Waukesha Transition Academy
1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186 · (262) 970-1102 · Waukesha County
GRADES 12–12HIGH13-CITYSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
6.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.5:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
11 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 | 36 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Waukesha Transition Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Waukesha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 36 | #488 of 532 | #21 of 23 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
36
+3 (+9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36 | 6 | 6.0:1 | 31% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 5 | 6.4:1 | 22% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 1 | 34.0:1 | 18% (6) |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 24% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 45 | 5 | 9.0:1 | 22% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 39 | 5 | 7.8:1 | 33% (13) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waukesha Transition Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (45 to 36); teachers up 20% (5 to 6).
About Waukesha Transition Academy
Waukesha Transition Academy is a public very small high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The school covers grade 12 and reported 36 students in 2024-25. Across high schools in Wisconsin, the average enrollment is about 475.
The 27 schools of Waukesha School District, including Waukesha Transition Academy, enroll 10,922 students.
More than half of the students at Waukesha Transition Academy are White (56%). The rest of enrollment is 28% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Waukesha County's population at about 87%.
Based on 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, Waukesha Transition Academy has a ratio of 6.0:1. Compared with the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 31%. Among public schools in Waukesha County, the average eligibility rate is 17%.
Census data for Waukesha County show the median household earns about $106,076 a year, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 3% of people live in poverty. Counting Waukesha Transition Academy, Waukesha County has 113 public schools.
White Rock School, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The NCES locale for Waukesha Transition Academy is City: Small, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment increased by 9% across 4 years, from 33 in 2020-21 to 36 in 2024-25. The ratio was 11.0:1 in 2020-21 and 6.0:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Waukesha Transition Academy is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Waukesha County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
411,762
Census ACS
Median income
$106,076
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
60,032 students
Quick facts
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- West HighHigh · 1,167 students
- North HighHigh · 911 students
- South HighHigh · 833 students
- Butler MiddleMiddle · 786 students
- eAchieve Academy - WisconsinHigh · 639 students
- Waukesha STEM AcademyElementary · 580 students
Other schools in Waukesha
- West HighHigh · 1,167 students
- North HighHigh · 911 students
- South HighHigh · 833 students
- Butler MiddleMiddle · 786 students
- eAchieve Academy - WisconsinHigh · 639 students
- Waukesha STEM AcademyElementary · 580 students
Nearby schools
- White Rock School0.0 mi · 286
- White Rock Campus0.0 mi · 167
- Waukesha East Alternative School0.0 mi · 74
- La Casa de Esperanza Charter School0.3 mi · 310
- Riverview School0.5 mi · 5
- Hadfield Elementary0.6 mi · 338
Frequently asked questions
About Waukesha Transition AcademyHow large is Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy enrolls approximately 36 students in grades 12-12.
What age range does Waukesha Transition Academy serve?
Waukesha Transition Academy serves students from grade 12 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Waukesha Transition Academy have?
Waukesha Transition Academy employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1.
How diverse is Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy reports a student body of 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy is overseen by Waukesha School District in Waukesha County.
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