Serving 10 students in grades 7-12, Copper Lake School 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 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Copper Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Copper Lake School's student population of 10 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Copper Lake School is 0.48, 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
70%
9%
White
10%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 schools are Copper Lake School often compared to?
Copper Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Hills School, Wisconsin Secure Program Facility by visitors of our site.
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).
How many students attend Copper Lake School?
10 students attend Copper Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Copper Lake School students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Lake School?
Copper Lake School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Copper Lake School offer ?
Copper Lake School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Lake School part of?
Copper Lake School is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
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