Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wise Academy's student population of 209 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wise Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
99%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
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 43% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Wise Academy?
209 students attend Wise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wise Academy students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wise Academy offer ?
Wise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wise Academy part of?
Wise Academy is part of Nekoosa School District.
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