Serving 74 students in grades 6-12, Mckinley Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Charter School's student population of 74 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckinley Charter School is 0.54, which is equal to 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)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mckinley Charter School often compared to?
Mckinley Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School, North High School 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 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Charter School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinley Charter School?
74 students attend Mckinley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mckinley Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Charter School?
Mckinley Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Charter School offer ?
Mckinley Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Charter School part of?
Mckinley Charter School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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