John Dewey Academy Of Learning

701 Cherry Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
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The John Dewey Academy of Learning is a charter school of the Green Bay Area Public School District serving Green Bay, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. It was founded in 2010, it has operated in its current location since 2019. It is one of two charter schools in GBAPSD.
Serving 161 students in grades 6-12, John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

John Dewey Academy Of Learning's student population of 161 students has grown by 117% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2010

School Rankings

John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Dewey Academy Of Learning is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1804 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
≤10%
40%
15-19%
38%
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(22-23)
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Dewey Academy Of Learning's ranking?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning is ranked #1804 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are John Dewey Academy Of Learning often compared to?
John Dewey Academy Of Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Wequiock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
The graduation rate of John Dewey Academy Of Learning is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
161 students attend John Dewey Academy Of Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Dewey Academy Of Learning students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Dewey Academy Of Learning offer ?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Dewey Academy Of Learning part of?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning is part of Green Bay Area Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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