Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fox Cities Leadership Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Motto
Empowering students to find their passion through collaboration, innovation and exploration.
School Rankings
Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Cities Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy is ranked #454 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
49 students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fox Cities Leadership Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox Cities Leadership Academy offer ?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fox Cities Leadership Academy part of?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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