Waukesha Transition Academy
Tel:
(262)970-1102
- Waukesha Transition Academy serves 37 students in grades 12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
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Waukesha Transition Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waukesha Transition Academy's student population of 37 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 12 |
| Total Students | 37 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Waukesha Transition Academy's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waukesha Transition Academy is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 82% | 70% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate (15-16) | <50% | 86% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waukesha Transition Academy is eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is White Rock Campus (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha White Rock Campus Grades: PK-1 | 448 students
0.0 miles
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-2700 0.0 PK-1 448 - Waukesha La Casa De Esperanza Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 118 students
0.3 miles
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)547-0887 0.3 PK-8 118 - Waukesha Hadfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 341 students
0.5 miles
733 Linden St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-1505 0.5 PK-5 341 - Waukesha Les Paul Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
0.8 miles
400 N Grand Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3105 0.8 6-8 679 - Waukesha Blair Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 352 students
0.9 miles
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-1405 0.9 PK-5 352
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