Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Portage Of Achievement 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 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Of Achievement ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Portage Of Achievement's student population of 24 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portage Of Achievement is 0.29, which is less 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
24:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
4%
9%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Portage Of Achievement?
The graduation rate of Portage Of Achievement is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Of Achievement?
24 students attend Portage Of Achievement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Portage Of Achievement students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Of Achievement?
Portage Of Achievement has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Of Achievement offer ?
Portage Of Achievement offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Of Achievement part of?
Portage Of Achievement is part of Portage Community School District.
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