Wise Academy

540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 21-39%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wise Academy's student population of 181 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wise Academy is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
21-39%
43%
(18-19)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Wise Academy?
181 students attend Wise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wise Academy students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wise Academy offer ?
Wise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wise Academy part of?
Wise Academy is part of Nekoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 21-39%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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