Academic Center (Closed 2009)

601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Academic Center serves 14 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Academic Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Academic Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
White
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Academic Center and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academic Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Academic Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Academic Center?
14 students attend Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Academic Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Center?
Academic Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academic Center offer ?
Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academic Center part of?
Academic Center is part of Colfax School District.

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