Appleton Central High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 101 students in grades 6-12, Appleton Central High School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(15-16)
≤10%
43%
(15-16)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
19%
11%
Black
(15-16)
12%
9%
White
(15-16)
68%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appleton Central High School?
The graduation rate of Appleton Central High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Appleton Central High School?
101 students attend Appleton Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Appleton Central High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton Central High School?
Appleton Central High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Appleton Central High School offer ?
Appleton Central High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Appleton Central High School part of?
Appleton Central High School is part of Appleton Area School District.

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