Excellent
#48 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 2% in state
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
High School · Fond Du Lac School District · Fond Du Lac, WI
A charter high school in Fond Du Lac, WI where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 S Military Rd, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Math 64% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fond Du Lac Stem 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fond Du Lac), 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
$63,060
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54935; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Winnebago Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Fond Du Lac Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Fond Du Lac HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,928 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Fond Du Lac School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is listed in Fond du Lac School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is a public high school in Fond Du Lac, WI, part of Fond Du Lac School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades 5th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
What grades does Fond Du Lac Stem Academy serve?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fond Du Lac Stem Academy rank in WI?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy ranks #48 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
52.7% of students at Fond Du Lac Stem 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (920) 906-6722
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 54935)
- 41,474
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54935; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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