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#1952 of 2,105 schools in WI
Point of Discovery School
High School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI
A Stevens Point Area Public School District charter high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 W Zinda Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481
- Math 22% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Point of Discovery School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Point of Discovery School 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Fernandez Center Alt LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Stevens Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Stevens Point Christian Academy/pkPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 8 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #15 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
Point of Discovery School is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Point of Discovery School
Point of Discovery School is a public high school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 127 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,952 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Point of Discovery School
What grades does Point of Discovery School serve?
Point of Discovery School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Point of Discovery School?
Point of Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point of Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Point of Discovery School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Point of Discovery School rank in WI?
Point of Discovery School ranks #1,952 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Point of Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
Point of Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Point of Discovery School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Point of Discovery School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Point of Discovery School a charter school?
Yes, Point of Discovery School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Point of Discovery School a Title I school?
No, Point of Discovery School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Point of Discovery School?
48.0% of students at Point of Discovery School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Portage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (715) 345-5566
- Area population (ZIP 54481)
- 27,878
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 · 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 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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