Serving 14 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Lake School's student population of 14 students has grown by 250% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
The diversity score of Copper Lake School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
14%
9%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Copper Lake School often compared to?
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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?
14 students attend Copper Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Copper Lake School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Lake School?
Copper Lake School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Copper Lake School offer ?
Copper Lake School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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