Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wisconsin Connections Academy's student population of 726 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wisconsin Connections Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
8%
9%
White
67%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Connections Academy's ranking?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is ranked #661 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wisconsin Connections Academy often compared to?
Wisconsin Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Virtual Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wisconsin Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Wisconsin Connections Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy?
726 students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wisconsin Connections Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Connections Academy offer ?
Wisconsin Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wisconsin Connections Academy part of?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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