Monroe Alternative Charter School (Closed 2014)

Monroe Alternative Charter School serves 33 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(11-12)
<50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monroe Alternative Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monroe Alternative Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
91%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe Alternative Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monroe Alternative Charter School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe Alternative Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe Alternative Charter School?
The graduation rate of Monroe Alternative Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monroe Alternative Charter School?
33 students attend Monroe Alternative Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Monroe Alternative Charter School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Alternative Charter School?
Monroe Alternative Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe Alternative Charter School offer ?
Monroe Alternative Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monroe Alternative Charter School part of?
Monroe Alternative Charter School is part of Monroe School District.

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