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Wisconsin Connections Academy

350 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI 54911Appleton Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Charter
718
Students
Total enrolled
$14,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
33.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 117% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 718 students in grades PK–12 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,757 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wisconsin Connections Academy is a large other in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–12 with 718 students. The district invests $14,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 33.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wisconsin Connections Academy

718
Total Students
33.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution310 male · 408 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 322 students
Student Composition
68%
12%
Asian6%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black7%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550039002825

Academic Outcomes at Wisconsin Connections Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54911

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,757Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,757
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,757 spent per student, an estimated $6,537 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
40%
State government
48.8%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 33.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Huntley ElementaryFerber ElementaryHoudini ElementaryHighlands Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Madison MiddleEinstein MiddleKaleidoscope AcademyWilson Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
North HighEast HighWest HighRenaissance School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyOutagamie County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAppleton Area School District →
Phone: (920)993-7076
NCES ID: 550039002825
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Appleton seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Appleton Area School District
High
North High
1,561 students · 09–12
● 54 opp29% FRL
High
East High
1,306 students · 09–12
● 44 opp41% FRL
High
West High
1,157 students · 09–12
53% FRL
Other
Appleton Community 4K
750 students · PK–PK
● 42 opp48% FRL
Elem
Huntley Elementary
649 students · PK–06
● 42 opp32% FRL
Mid
Madison Middle
612 students · 07–08
● 44 opp48% FRL
Elem
Ferber Elementary
611 students · PK–06
● 42 opp34% FRL
Mid
Einstein Middle
553 students · 07–08
● 42 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
350 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI 54911
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.