Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's student population of 69 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 0.50, 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
#456 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
4%

Hispanic
18%
14%

Black
3%
9%

White
68%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's ranking?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is ranked #456 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning often compared to?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Almond-bancroft High School, Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy 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 39% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
The graduation rate of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
69 students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning offer ?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning part of?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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