Innovative & Alternative High School

1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
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Top 30%
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Innovative & Alternative High School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Innovative & Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Innovative & Alternative High School's student population of 123 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Innovative & Alternative High School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
<50%
43%
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(18-19)
<50%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Innovative & Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
13%
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Black
41%
9%
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White
15%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Innovative & Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Innovative & Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Innovative & Alternative High School often compared to?
Innovative & Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Wisconsin Center, East High School, Shabazz-city High School by visitors of our site.
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 Innovative & Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Innovative & Alternative High School is 5%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovative & Alternative High School?
123 students attend Innovative & Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Innovative & Alternative High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovative & Alternative High School?
Innovative & Alternative High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative & Alternative High School offer ?
Innovative & Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative & Alternative High School part of?
Innovative & Alternative High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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