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#1239 of 2,105 schools in WI
Appleton Technical Academy
High School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District charter high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
610 N Badger Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Appleton Technical Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2014–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Appleton Technical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,199
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| West HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Appleton Cooperative Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| AppleviewEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #21 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appleton Technical Academy is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appleton Technical Academy
Appleton Technical Academy is a public high school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appleton Technical Academy
What grades does Appleton Technical Academy serve?
Appleton Technical Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Appleton Technical Academy?
Appleton Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Technical Academy is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appleton Technical Academy rank in WI?
Appleton Technical Academy ranks #1,239 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Appleton Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Appleton Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Appleton Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appleton Technical Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Appleton Technical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Appleton Technical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Appleton Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Appleton Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appleton Technical Academy?
35.5% of students at Appleton Technical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 54914)
- 31,448
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54914; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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