Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)5%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
11%
Black
(15-16)n/a
9%
White
(15-16)89%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
How many students attend Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy?
17 students attend Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy offer ?
Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy part of?
Gillett's Occupation And Leadership Academy is part of Gillett School District.
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