For the 2024 school year, there are 14 alternative public charter schools serving 1,085 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin are Catalyst Academy, Insight School Of Wisconsin High School and Mckinley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Wisconsin Alternative Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Norris Virtual School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #99.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1010.
Cameron Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5610
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5610
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1313.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin include Catalyst Academy, Insight School Of Wisconsin High School and Mckinley Academy.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Wisconsin?
14 alternative public charter schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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