Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(262)970-3880
- Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy serves 185 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy's student population of 185 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 185 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The diversity score of Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #35 out of 2029 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 71% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.49 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is South High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waukesha Stem Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whittier Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha South High School Grades: 9-12 | 946 students
0.0 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3705 0.0 9-12 946 - Waukesha Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.0 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3775 0.0 9-12 145 - Waukesha Whittier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 209 students
0.1 miles
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-2805 0.1 PK-5 209 - Waukesha Waukesha Stem Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 784 students
0.6 miles
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-2305 0.6 PK-8 784 - Waukesha Heyer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.7 miles
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-1705 0.7 PK-5 406
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