Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 148 students, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, which is part of the Waukesha School District.

Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years. The school's 10th-grade students significantly outperform the Waukesha School District and the state of Wisconsin in proficiency rates across all subject areas, and the school has maintained an exceptional four-year graduation rate ranging from 97.6% to 100% over the past five years, far exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 0.6% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy's strong performance across diverse student subgroups suggests a focus on equity and inclusion, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to succeed. The school's consistent excellence across multiple metrics and its strong performance relative to nearby schools, such as North High, West High, and South High, make it a model for educational excellence and equity within the Waukesha School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186-6637

(262) 970-3880

District: Waukesha School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,629

Student/teacher ratio: 37.0

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Asian:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Waukesha School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (15.5%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is 37. 7 high schools in the Waukesha School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is $12,629. 7 high schools in the Waukesha School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy 4^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Waukesha School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukesha School District 198^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2011	90.91	1^st	445	99.8%
2012	70.06	117^th	452	74.1%
2013	86.58	16^th	457	96.5%
2014	92.76	3^rd	462	99.4%
2015	85.05	19^th	466	95.9%
2016	95.42	14^th	408	96.6%
2017	98.41	7^th	410	98.3%
2018	97.62	4^th	410	99.0%
2019	95.44	12^th	400	97.0%
2021	95.55	11^th	390	97.2%
2022	96.81	5^th	391	98.7%
2023	95.38	12^th	415	97.1%
2024	98.65	4^th	431	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.79	2^nd	226	99.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.61	2^nd	355	99.4%
2021	94.45	8^th	332	97.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	97.80	4^th	373	98.9%
2019	93.50	12^th	354	96.6%
2021	94.96	12^th	334	96.4%
2022	95.46	8^th	347	97.7%
2023	97.68	6^th	359	98.3%
2024	98.90	2^nd	365	99.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.44	16^th	97	83.5%

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Rank History for White students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	94.35	13^th	261	95.0%
2019	91.87	18^th	266	93.2%
2021	95.24	10^th	266	96.2%
2022	93.30	13^th	269	95.2%
2023	91.70	20^th	271	92.6%
2024	97.68	3^rd	300	99.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	27	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	34
2009	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	45	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	49
2011	63	3	0	2	0	1	69
2012	65	1	1	3	0	2	72
2013	83	2	5	8	0	2	100
2014	102	2	5	10	0	3	122
2015	124	4	7	16	0	0	151
2016	139	5	9	19	0	3	175
2017	138	3	15	23	0	2	181
2018	131	6	16	29	0	3	185
2019	147	2	15	29	0	4	197
2020	133	2	13	30	0	5	183
2021	132	1	18	30	0	5	186
2022	125	1	17	28	0	3	174
2023	105	1	15	23	0	4	148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	34	n/a	n/a	17.6
2009	0	1.2	n/a	n/a
2010	49	n/a	n/a	16.3
2011	69	1.8	37.5	14.5
2012	72	1.3	55.3	15.3
2013	100	2.1	46.0	21
2014	122	2.1	57.5	29.5
2015	151	n/a	n/a	24.5
2016	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2017	181	2.7	65.5	13.8
2018	185	2.5	71.9	11.9
2019	197	3.6	53.6	17.3
2020	183	2.8	64.4	18
2021	186	4.0	46.5	18.8
2022	174	3.7	46.4	12.6
2023	148	4.0	37.0	15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	34	n/a	n/a	17.6
2009	0	1.2	n/a	n/a
2010	49	n/a	n/a	16.3
2011	69	1.8	37.5	14.5
2012	72	1.3	55.3	15.3
2013	100	2.1	46.0	21
2014	122	2.1	57.5	29.5
2015	151	n/a	n/a	24.5
2016	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2017	181	2.7	65.5	13.8
2018	185	2.5	71.9	11.9
2019	197	3.6	53.6	17.3
2020	183	2.8	64.4	18
2021	186	4.0	46.5	18.8
2022	174	3.7	46.4	12.6
2023	148	4.0	37.0	15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$241 (2.0%)	$11,520 (98.0%)	$11,760
2020	$268 (2.3%)	$11,603 (97.7%)	$11,871
2021	$321 (2.5%)	$12,308 (97.5%)	$12,629

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 415 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy)	62.5	74.4	11.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Waukesha School District)	39.8	47.5	7.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy)	79.1	59.5	19.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waukesha School District)	43.3	45.3	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy)	79.1	76.2	2.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waukesha School District)	30.1	29.5	0.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	148	24.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	15
Hispanic	29	23	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	105	28.6%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.3%	15.5%	1.7%

Schools Near Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	401 E Roberta Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 970-3880	148	4	37.0	15.5%	105 (70.9%)	1 (0.7%)	23 (15.5%)	15 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	98.6	4^th of 431 public high schools	99.1%		95.4	12^th of 415 public high schools	97.1%	8	86.1	77.8	75.0								79.2		$12,629	$321	$12,308
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions	Public, Charter	9-12	401 E Roberta Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 970-3775	146	1	146.0	24.7%	104 (71.2%)	1 (0.7%)	34 (23.3%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	80.9	49^th of 431 public high schools	88.6%		62.7	134^th of 415 public high schools	67.7%	85		68.2	86.4								48.5		$12,640	$321	$12,319
South High	Public	9-12	401 E Roberta Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3705	890	73	12.1	50.9%	385 (43.3%)	96 (10.8%)	354 (39.8%)	16 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	33 (3.7%)	26.2	349^th of 431 public high schools	19.0%		15.5	383^rd of 415 public high schools	7.7%	34	40.3	29.6	38.4								29.9		$13,294	$323	$12,971
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	222 Maple Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(262) 970-1069	749	27	27.4	41.8%	517 (69.0%)	60 (8.0%)	112 (15.0%)	17 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.3%)	13.7	401^st of 431 public high schools	7.0%		43.9	239^th of 415 public high schools	42.4%	162	31.8	19.1	23.8	25.0	50.0	35.0	37.5	36.4	25.0	40.0	39.4	45.0	$12,110	$818	$11,292
Waukesha Transition Academy	Public	12	1150 Whiterock Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-1102	34	1	34.0	17.6%	26 (76.5%)	2 (5.9%)	4 (11.8%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)													$13,349	$348	$13,001
Waukesha East Alternative School	Public	6-12	1150 Whiterock Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-4355	74	13	5.9	77.0%	25 (33.8%)	13 (17.6%)	33 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)											33.3		$13,816	$951	$12,864
Riverview School	Public	6-12	521 Riverview Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 548-7731	3	1	3.0		0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$75,809	$276	$75,533
North High	Public	9-12	2222 Michigan Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3505	1,016	64	15.8	40.8%	628 (61.8%)	62 (6.1%)	271 (26.7%)	16 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.6%)	51.2	213^th of 431 public high schools	50.6%		28	321^st of 415 public high schools	22.7%	108	49.3	43.2	49.3								38.0		$13,197	$323	$12,874
West High	Public	9-12	3301 Saylesville Rd	Waukesha	53189	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3905	1,194	64	18.5	17.4%	916 (76.7%)	44 (3.7%)	148 (12.4%)	37 (3.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.8%)	77.8	67^th of 431 public high schools	84.5%		89.7	27^th of 415 public high schools	93.5%	40	62.2	53.9	56.2								55.4		$13,139	$323	$12,816
New Berlin West Middle/High	Public	7-12	18695 W Cleveland Ave	New Berlin	53146	Waukesha County	New Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 789-6400	1,047	70	14.9	17.0%	839 (80.1%)	17 (1.6%)	107 (10.2%)	40 (3.8%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	34 (3.2%)	87.4	30^th of 431 public high schools	93.0%		83.1	49^th of 415 public high schools	88.2%	19	62.6	65.5	62.1		60.4	72.8		72.6	83.8	86.7	61.2	78.6	$12,639	$412	$12,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

Is Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes! Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy in?

Waukesha School District

How many students attend Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?

Students at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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