Serving 23 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Nekoosa Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Nekoosa, WI, encompassing approximately 162.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nekoosa Academy's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat 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
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nekoosa Academy 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)
(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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Hispanic
9%
14%
White
65%
66%
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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 90.5%.
How many students attend Nekoosa Academy?
23 students attend Nekoosa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Nekoosa Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 12:1, which is lower 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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