Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning serves 81 students in grades 9-12.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's student population of 81 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
16%
13%

Black
5%
9%

White
68%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's ranking?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is ranked #1692 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
The graduation rate of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 60-64%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
81 students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning offer ?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning part of?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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