Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Don Smith Learning Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
60%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-49%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Don Smith Learning Academy?
62 students attend Don Smith Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Don Smith Learning Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Smith Learning Academy?
Don Smith Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Don Smith Learning Academy offer ?
Don Smith Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Don Smith Learning Academy part of?
Don Smith Learning Academy is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.
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