Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School?
55 students attend Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School?
Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School offer ?
Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School part of?
Ripon Exploration & Application Charter High School is part of Ripon Area School District.
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