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#781 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 37% in state

Wildlands Charter School

High School · Augusta School District · Augusta, WI

An Augusta School District charter high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

E19320 Bartig Rd, Augusta, WI 54722

  • Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,882
Chronic Absenteeism1.4%

Students at Wildlands Charter School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wildlands 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,392/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Augusta), 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

$66,500

Median home value

$220,300

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fall Creek HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–123.9 mi252Compare →
Augusta HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available164Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Augusta School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$18,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wildlands Charter School is listed in Augusta School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wildlands Charter School

Wildlands Charter School is a public high school in Augusta, WI, part of Augusta School District, serving approximately 71 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wildlands Charter School

What grades does Wildlands Charter School serve?

Wildlands Charter School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Wildlands Charter School?

Wildlands Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildlands Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wildlands Charter School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wildlands Charter School rank in WI?

Wildlands Charter School ranks #781 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Wildlands Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wildlands Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Wildlands Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildlands Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wildlands Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Wildlands Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Wildlands Charter School a Title I school?

No, Wildlands Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wildlands Charter School?

22.5% of students at Wildlands 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Eau Claire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 54722)
4,175
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
34
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 54722; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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