Serving 7 students in grades 7-12, Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School's student population of 7 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
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 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School?
7 students attend Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School students are White, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School?
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School offer ?
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School part of?
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School is part of Birchwood School District.
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