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#1274 of 2,105 schools in WI
North Star Academy
High School · Cameron School District · Cameron, WI
A Cameron School District charter high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 378, Cameron, WI 54822
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Star Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2017–2019).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
Based on 6 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Star 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,250
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Cameron HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 298 | 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.
Cameron School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star Academy is listed in Cameron School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a public high school in Cameron, WI, part of Cameron School District, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Academy
What grades does North Star Academy serve?
North Star Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Academy rank in WI?
North Star Academy ranks #1,274 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is North Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 North Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is North Star Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Star Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Star Academy a Title I school?
No, North Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Academy?
53.8% of students at North Star 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barron County
- Phone
- (715) 458-4560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 54822)
- 4,911
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 54822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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