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Phoenix Project

4777 88th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144Kenosha School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
22
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$15,612
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 22 students in grades 09–12 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,612 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Phoenix Project is a small high in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving grades 09–12 with 22 students. The district invests $15,612 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Phoenix Project

22
Total Students
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution19 male · 3 female
86%
Male 86%Female 14%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
18%
9%
73%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black73%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550732001714

Academic Outcomes at Phoenix Project

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53144

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,612Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,612
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,869
Student Support$2,966
Administration$1,873
Operations$2,342
Other$1,561
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,612 spent per student, an estimated $6,916 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
30%
State government
56.2%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced CurriculumNash ElementaryPleasant Prairie ElementaryRoosevelt Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Mahone MiddleLance MiddleBullen MiddleLincoln Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Indian Trail High School and AcademyTremper HighBradford HighHarborside Academy
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKenosha County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKenosha School District →
Phone: (262)359-6378
NCES ID: 550732001714
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kenosha seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kenosha School District
High
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,980 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
High
Tremper High
1,540 students · 09–12
● 36 opp45% FRL
High
Bradford High
1,389 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
Elem
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
1,215 students · PK–08
● 36 opp39% FRL
Mid
Mahone Middle
933 students · 06–08
● 39 opp43% FRL
Mid
Lance Middle
788 students · 06–08
● 49 opp46% FRL
Mid
Bullen Middle
693 students · 06–08
● 39 opp75% FRL
High
Harborside Academy
578 students · 06–12
46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4777 88th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.