Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Nekoosa Academy 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 38%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nekoosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Nekoosa Academy's student population of 29 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nekoosa Academy is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nekoosa Academy?
The graduation rate of Nekoosa Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nekoosa Academy?
29 students attend Nekoosa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nekoosa Academy students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nekoosa Academy?
Nekoosa Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nekoosa Academy offer ?
Nekoosa Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nekoosa Academy part of?
Nekoosa Academy is part of Nekoosa School District.
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