Part of the School District of Waukesha Transition services for 18-21 year old students with an IEP.
The curriculum is young adult generated and focused on life skills, personal independence and becoming familiar with the community.
We are not able to provide academic credit.
By sophomore year discussion should be started in IEP meetings.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waukesha Transition Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
36 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
To develop in our students the capacity and skills to be community, college, and career ready.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waukesha Transition Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waukesha Transition Academy often compared to?
Waukesha Transition Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview South, Lakeland School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Waukesha Transition Academy?
The graduation rate of Waukesha Transition Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waukesha Transition Academy?
36 students attend Waukesha Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Waukesha Transition Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waukesha Transition Academy?
Waukesha Transition Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waukesha Transition Academy offer ?
Waukesha Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waukesha Transition Academy part of?
Waukesha Transition Academy is part of Waukesha School District.
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