Serving 3 students in grades 4-12, Appleton Cooperative Educational Center 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%

Black
33%
9%

White
67%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
84%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
67%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center's ranking?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is ranked #1441 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is 84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Appleton Cooperative Educational Center?
3 students attend Appleton Cooperative Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Appleton Cooperative Educational Center students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Appleton Cooperative Educational Center offer ?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center part of?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is part of Appleton Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center located?
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Appleton, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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