Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, South Accelerated Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Accelerated Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Accelerated Academy's student population of 23 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Accelerated Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
52%
13%
Black
39%
9%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Accelerated Academy?
The graduation rate of South Accelerated Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Accelerated Academy?
23 students attend South Accelerated Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Accelerated Academy students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Accelerated Academy?
South Accelerated Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Accelerated Academy offer ?
South Accelerated Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Accelerated Academy part of?
South Accelerated Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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