Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Phoenix 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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% 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
Prairie Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Phoenix Academy's student population of 66 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Phoenix 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy is 0.74, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 Prairie Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is ranked #456 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Prairie Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Shabazz-city High School 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Prairie Phoenix Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy?
66 students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Prairie Phoenix Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Phoenix Academy?
Prairie Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Phoenix Academy offer ?
Prairie Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Phoenix Academy part of?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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