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Beloit Learning Academy

1033 Woodward Ave, Beloit, WI 53511Beloit School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
195
Students
Total enrolled
72%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 17% vs nat'l
$20,109
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 41% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 195 students in grades 06–12 in Beloit, Wisconsin.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,109 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Beloit Learning Academy is a small high in Beloit, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–12 with 195 students. The district invests $20,109 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 72% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Beloit Learning Academy

195
Total Students
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution111 male · 84 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 157 students
Student Composition
30%
28%
34%
8%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black34%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550105002974

Academic Outcomes at Beloit Learning Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
72%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53511

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,109Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,109
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,848
Student Support$3,821
Administration$2,413
Operations$3,016
Other$2,011
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,109 spent per student, an estimated $8,908 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
18%
State government
65.4%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,109/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 72% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Todd ElementaryConverse ElementaryRobinson ElementaryHackett Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
McNeel IntermediateFran Fruzen IntermediateCunningham IntermediateAldrich Intermediate
↓
High School
Memorial High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyRock County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBeloit School District →
Phone: (608)361-4300
NCES ID: 550105002974
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Beloit seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beloit School District
High
Memorial High
1,417 students · 09–12
● 45 opp66% FRL
Mid
McNeel Intermediate
462 students · 04–08
● 45 opp77% FRL
Mid
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
461 students · 04–08
● 45 opp72% FRL
Mid
Cunningham Intermediate
427 students · 04–08
● 45 opp78% FRL
Mid
Aldrich Intermediate
408 students · 04–08
● 45 opp66% FRL
Elem
Todd Elementary
341 students · PK–03
● 45 opp63% FRL
Elem
Converse Elementary
317 students · PK–03
● 45 opp75% FRL
Elem
Robinson Elementary
300 students · PK–03
● 45 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1033 Woodward Ave, Beloit, WI 53511
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.

High
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.