Highlands Elementary vs Wisconsin Connections Academy
Wisconsin Connections Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, Wisconsin Connections Academy leads at 36.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Highlands Elementary
Appleton, WI
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
499 students
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Appleton, WI
6.1/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharterVirtual
672 students
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| Metric | Highlands Elementary | Wisconsin Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 7.9 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.5% | 83.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| State Rank | #1,531 of 2,109 | #1,189 of 2,109 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands Elementary | Wisconsin Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 34.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highlands Elementary | Wisconsin Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 6th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 499 | 672 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 32.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.5% | 83.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 90–94% |
| District | Appleton Area School District | Appleton Area School District |
| City | Appleton | Appleton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Appleton (54914) | Appleton (54911) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,199 | $66,747 |
| Median Home Value | $210,200 | $199,100 |
| Median Rent | $936 | $1,010 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.4% | 35.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 18 min |