One City Preparatory Academy serves 99 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
One City Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
One City Preparatory Academy's student population of 99 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of One City Preparatory Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
78%
9%
White
2%
66%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend One City Preparatory Academy?
99 students attend One City Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of One City Preparatory Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does One City Preparatory Academy offer ?
One City Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is One City Preparatory Academy part of?
One City Preparatory Academy is part of One City Schools Inc.
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