Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 672 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wisconsin Connections Academy's student population of 672 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wisconsin Connections Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Connections Academy's ranking?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is ranked #1074 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wisconsin Connections Academy often compared to?
Wisconsin Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Virtual Learning, Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wisconsin Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Wisconsin Connections Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy?
672 students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wisconsin Connections Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Connections Academy offer ?
Wisconsin Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wisconsin Connections Academy part of?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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