Summary:
The city of Nekoosa, Wisconsin is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district show a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Central Wisconsin STEM Academy and WISE Academy outperforming the district's traditional public schools.
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy, a public charter middle school, is a standout performer with high test scores and low chronic absenteeism and dropout rates. In contrast, the two high schools in the Nekoosa School District have stark differences, with Nekoosa High having much stronger graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores compared to Nekoosa Academy.
The alternative schools, WISE Academy and Central Wisconsin STEM Academy, appear to be outperforming the traditional district schools in many areas, including test scores, attendance, and dropout rates. However, there are significant disparities in funding, with the alternative schools spending significantly less per student than the traditional district schools.
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