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Appleton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 15,217 students in Appleton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Appleton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
38 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
15,217 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
1,023 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Appleton Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
# American Indian Students
108 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,814 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,823 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
716 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
9,892 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
65%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
837 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
856
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
996
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
978
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,019
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,050
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,035
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,091
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,058
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,145
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,086
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,182
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,155
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,224
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,342
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,998 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$213 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,140
$16,771
Spending / Student
$13,998
$16,743
Best Appleton Area School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Grades: 2-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 997-1399
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 997-1399
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4968
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4968
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-5750
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-5750
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-4608
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-4608
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Huntley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6255
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6255
Grades: PK-6
| 676 students
Rank: #99.
Appleton Eschool
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6234
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6234
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1212.
Ferber Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 E Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-5755
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-5755
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6325
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6325
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #1414.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6240
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6240
Grades: 7-8
| 517 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Schaefer Cir
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-4600
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 E John St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-5779
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-5779
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #1717.
North High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #1818.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6235
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6235
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Rank: #1919.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7076
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7076
Grades: PK-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2020.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #2121.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6285
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6285
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #2222.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 E Forest St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6265
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6265
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6260
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6260
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #2424.
East High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6212
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #2525.
Appleton Bilingual School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6232
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6232
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
Rank: #2626.
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Grades: 4-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2727.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6270
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #2828.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6264
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6264
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #2929.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #3030.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6276
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6276
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: #3131.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2212 N Jarchow St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6246
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6246
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #3333.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 E College Ave, Ste 228
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7037
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7037
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #3434.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6232
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6232
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #3535.
West High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Appleton Area School District?
Appleton Area School District manages 38 public schools serving 15,217 students.
What is the rank of Appleton Area School District?
Appleton Area School District is ranked #285 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton Area School District?
65% of Appleton Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Appleton Area School District?
Appleton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Appleton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,998 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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