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#1920 of 2,105 schools in WI

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning

High School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI

A Stevens Point Area Public School District high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1900 W Zinda Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$13,976

Students at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), 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

$57,234

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Point of Discovery SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.97–120.0 mi127Compare →
Stevens Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–120.8 mi74Compare →
Stevens Point Christian Academy/pkPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–120.8 mi74Compare →
Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.0 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is a public high school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,920 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning

What grades does Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning serve?

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning rank in WI?

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks #1,920 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning a charter school?

No, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning a Title I school?

No, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?

73.9% of students at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning 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
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Portage County
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 54481)
27,878
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
30.3
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 54481; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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