Monona Grove Liberal Arts

5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 93 students in grades 6-12, Monona Grove Liberal Arts 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monona Grove Liberal Arts's student population of 93 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Monona Grove Liberal Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monona Grove Liberal Arts is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1651 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
40%
21-39%
38%
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
60-79%
90%
(22-23)
19.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monona Grove Liberal Arts's ranking?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts is ranked #1651 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Monona Grove Liberal Arts often compared to?
Monona Grove Liberal Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Shabazz-city High School, West High 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
The graduation rate of Monona Grove Liberal Arts is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
93 students attend Monona Grove Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monona Grove Liberal Arts students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monona Grove Liberal Arts offer ?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monona Grove Liberal Arts part of?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts is part of Monona Grove School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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