Below Average
#1865 of 2,105 schools in WI
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
High School · Mcfarland School District · Mcfarland, WI
A Mcfarland School District charter high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4721 Dale-Curtin Dr, Mcfarland, WI 53558
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), 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
$107,167
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,501/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Wisconsin HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (wiva)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,423 | Compare → |
| Mcfarland HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 740 | 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.
Mcfarland School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is listed in McFarland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is a public high school in Mcfarland, WI, part of Mcfarland School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades 9th-12th with a 68:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
What grades does Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High serve?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is 68:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High rank in WI?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High ranks #1,865 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High a charter school?
Yes, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High a Title I school?
No, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
55.3% of students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 68:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 838-9482
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 53558)
- 13,133
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 53558; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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