Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Innovative & Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovative & Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovative & Alternative High School's student population of 123 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Innovative & Alternative High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
13%
Black
41%
9%
White
15%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Innovative & Alternative High School often compared to?
Innovative & Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Central Wisconsin Center, Shabazz-city High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovative & Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Innovative & Alternative High School is 5%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovative & Alternative High School?
123 students attend Innovative & Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Innovative & Alternative High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovative & Alternative High School?
Innovative & Alternative High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative & Alternative High School offer ?
Innovative & Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative & Alternative High School part of?
Innovative & Alternative High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovative & Alternative High School located?
Innovative & Alternative High School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.
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