Appleton Cooperative Educational Center

320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 4 students in grades 4-12, Appleton Cooperative Educational Center 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Appleton Cooperative Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Appleton Cooperative Educational Center's student population of 4 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Appleton Cooperative Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is 0.38, 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)
#1126 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
38%
39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
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13%
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Black
25%
9%
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White
75%
68%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center's ranking?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is ranked #1126 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Appleton Cooperative Educational Center often compared to?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Grandview High School, Cameron Of Virtual Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is 83%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Appleton Cooperative Educational Center?
4 students attend Appleton Cooperative Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Appleton Cooperative Educational Center offer ?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center part of?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is part of Appleton Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center located?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Appleton, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.

School Reviews

2   6/23/2017
I am trying to find an alternative program from a typical public school program. I have an 11 year old boy that is ADD diagnosed. He has been suspended several times in the 2016 - 2017 school year from Little Chute with no clear explanation as to why. We actually live in Appleton School District.
- Posted by Parent - Sherry

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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