Waukesha Transition Academy

www.waukesha.k12.wi.us

36 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Waukesha Transition Academy, located at 1150 Whiterock Ave in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational program within the School District of Waukesha designed to support young adults with disabilities. Rather than focusing on traditional high school academics, the Academy provides a community-based environment where students typically aged 18 to 21 focus on the essential skills required for independent living and post-secondary success.

The curriculum is heavily centered on functional independence, including vocational training, community integration, and social skills development. By utilizing the surrounding Waukesha community as a classroom, the Academy helps students bridge the gap between their secondary education and life after school, focusing on goals such as gaining competitive employment, navigating public resources, and fostering self-advocacy. Through this transition-focused approach, the school aims to empower its students to lead fulfilling, autonomous lives within their own communities.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukesha Transition Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
20 (55.6%)
Hispanic
10 (27.8%)
Black
3 (8.3%)
Asian
1 (2.8%)
Two or More
1 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukesha School District
Phone:	(262)970-1102
Website:	http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 36