Very Good
#175 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 31% of private schools
Operation Fresh Start
High School · Madison, WI
A private high school in Madison, WI serving grades 12th – 12th.
2670 MILWAUKEE ST, Madison, WI 53704
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Operation Fresh Start 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$75,007
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,644 | Compare → |
| Isthmus Montessori Academy PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Shabazz-city HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Operation Fresh Start is listed in Madison, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Operation Fresh Start
Operation Fresh Start is a private high school in Madison, WI, serving approximately 36 students in grades 12th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Operation Fresh Start
What grades does Operation Fresh Start serve?
Operation Fresh Start serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Operation Fresh Start?
Operation Fresh Start has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Operation Fresh Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Operation Fresh Start is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Operation Fresh Start rank in WI?
Operation Fresh Start ranks #175 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Operation Fresh Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Operation Fresh Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Operation Fresh Start a private school?
Yes, Operation Fresh Start is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Operation Fresh Start a religious school?
No, Operation Fresh Start is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 198 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 244-4721
- Area population (ZIP 53704)
- 47,136
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 53704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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