Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ruth Harman Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Harman Academy's student population of 427 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 164% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Ruth Harman Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Harman Academy is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
56%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Harman Academy's ranking?
Ruth Harman Academy is ranked #671 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ruth Harman Academy often compared to?
Ruth Harman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ruth Harman Academy?
427 students attend Ruth Harman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ruth Harman Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Harman Academy?
Ruth Harman Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruth Harman Academy offer ?
Ruth Harman Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Harman Academy part of?
Ruth Harman Academy is part of Kenosha School District.
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