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Tesla Engineering Charter School

High School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI

An Appleton Area School District charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

2121 Emmers Dr, Appleton, WI 54915

  • Math 50% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation33.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio38.8:1
District spending per student$13,085
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Tesla Engineering Charter School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

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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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Appleton EschoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.37–120.0 mi37Compare →
East HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–120.0 mi1,327Compare →
Valley New SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.87–121.9 mi66Compare →
Appleton Cooperative Educational CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–122.0 mi3Compare →

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%
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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