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Appleton eSchool

2121 Emmers Dr, Appleton, WI 54915Appleton Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Charter
29
Students
Total enrolled
68%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 22% vs nat'l
$14,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
5.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 62% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 29 students in grades 07–12 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 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Appleton eSchool is a small high in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 07–12 with 29 students. The district invests $14,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller 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. The 68% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Appleton eSchool

29
Total Students
5.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution7 male · 22 female
24%
76%
Male 24%Female 76%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 13 students
Student Composition
69%
17%
Asian7%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550039002549

Academic Outcomes at Appleton eSchool

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
68%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54915

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
  • 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 68% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
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
+14 more
↓
Middle
Madison MiddleEinstein MiddleKaleidoscope AcademyWilson Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
North HighEast HighWest HighRenaissance School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyOutagamie County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAppleton Area School District →
Phone: (920)997-1399
NCES ID: 550039002549
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Appleton seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. 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
Other
Wisconsin Connections Academy
718 students · PK–12
● 42 opp45% 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
District School Rankings
Location
2121 Emmers Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
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.