Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)

Ventures Charter School serves 33 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
60-69%
77%
(10-11)
80-89%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Ventures Charter School?
33 students attend Ventures Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ventures Charter School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ventures Charter School?
Ventures Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ventures Charter School offer ?
Ventures Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ventures Charter School part of?
Ventures Charter School is part of Holmen School District.

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