Nekoosa Academy

Q: What is Nekoosa Academy's ranking?

Nekoosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

Q: 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).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Nekoosa Academy?

The graduation rate of Nekoosa Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.

Q: How many students attend Nekoosa Academy?

22 students attend Nekoosa Academy.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Nekoosa Academy students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Nekoosa Academy?

Nekoosa Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

Q: What grades does Nekoosa Academy offer ?

Nekoosa Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Nekoosa Academy part of?

Nekoosa Academy is part of Nekoosa School District.

500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (715) 886-8060

www.nekoosasd.net

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Nekoosa Academy serves 22 students in grades 9-12.

Nekoosa Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 22 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Nekoosa Academy's student population of 22 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

22 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

This chart display the total teachers of Nekoosa Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Nekoosa Academy by grade.

School Rankings

Nekoosa Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nekoosa Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WI)

Overall Testing Rank

#344 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

39%

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nekoosa Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

23%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

n/a

White

68%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Nekoosa Academy and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Nekoosa Academy and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nekoosa Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

18%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Nekoosa School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nekoosa Academy's ranking?

Nekoosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

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 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.

How many students attend Nekoosa Academy?

22 students attend Nekoosa Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Nekoosa Academy students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nekoosa Academy?

Nekoosa Academy has a student ration of 22:1, 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

What school district is Nekoosa Academy part of?

Nekoosa Academy is part of Nekoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 22 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education