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#1196 of 2,105 schools in WI
Tesla Engineering Charter School
High School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2121 Emmers Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tesla Engineering Charter School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tesla Engineering Charter 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), 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
$83,814
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton EschoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,327 | Compare → |
| Valley New SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Appleton Cooperative Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.0 mi | 3 | 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.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #19 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tesla Engineering Charter School is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tesla Engineering Charter School
Tesla Engineering Charter School is a public high school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 38.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tesla Engineering Charter School
What grades does Tesla Engineering Charter School serve?
Tesla Engineering Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tesla Engineering Charter School?
Tesla Engineering Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School is 38.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tesla Engineering Charter School rank in WI?
Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks #1,196 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tesla Engineering Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tesla Engineering Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Tesla Engineering Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tesla Engineering Charter School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tesla Engineering Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Tesla Engineering Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tesla Engineering Charter School a Title I school?
No, Tesla Engineering Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tesla Engineering Charter School?
20.6% of students at Tesla Engineering Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54915)
- 44,269
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 54915; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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