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#1269 of 2,105 schools in WI
Wisconsin Connections Academy
School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District charter school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI 54911
- Math 42% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wisconsin Connections Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wisconsin Connections 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 43Car-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
$66,747
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54911; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Community 4kEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 0.6 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| AppleviewEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Appleton Cooperative Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| 4k Center for LiteracyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 4.3 mi | 290 | 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.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Wisconsin Connections Academy is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wisconsin Connections Academy
Wisconsin Connections Academy is a public school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 672 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 32:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wisconsin Connections Academy
What grades does Wisconsin Connections Academy serve?
Wisconsin Connections Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Connections Academy is 32:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wisconsin Connections Academy rank in WI?
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks #1,269 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wisconsin Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Connections Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Wisconsin Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wisconsin Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wisconsin Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Wisconsin Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wisconsin Connections Academy?
83.6% of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Outagamie County
- Phone
- (920) 852-5415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54911)
- 25,598
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 54911; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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