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#11 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 2% of private schools

Wisconsin Academy

High School · Columbus, WI

A private high school in Columbus, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

N2355 DU BORG RD, Columbus, WI 53925

  • Math 31% vs WI 38% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WI 41% (2025)
  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length11 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,980
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment72
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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

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
38%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
41%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Wisconsin Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average535/100K

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

$86,667

Median home value

$258,400

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White48.6%
Hispanic29.2%
Two or More9.7%
Asian6.9%
Black5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fall River HighEnrollment path unverified6.26–121.4 mi267Compare →
Columbus HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.1 mi370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wisconsin Academy is listed in Columbus, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Wisconsin Academy

Wisconsin Academy is a private high school in Columbus, WI, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wisconsin Academy

What grades does Wisconsin Academy serve?

Wisconsin Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wisconsin Academy?

Wisconsin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wisconsin Academy rank in WI?

Wisconsin Academy ranks #11 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Wisconsin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Wisconsin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wisconsin Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Academy has 31% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Wisconsin Academy a private school?

Yes, Wisconsin Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Wisconsin Academy a religious school?

Wisconsin Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
72
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
11 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Columbia County
Area population (ZIP 53925)
8,956
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
40.7
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.
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.
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 53925; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22

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