Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Fox Cities Leadership Academy 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 29:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (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
Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Fox Cities Leadership Academy's student population of 58 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fox Cities Leadership Academy 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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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
29:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
19%
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Cities Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy is ranked #456 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
58 students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fox Cities Leadership Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox Cities Leadership Academy offer ?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Cities Leadership Academy part of?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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