Tesla Engineering Charter School

Summary:

Tesla Engineering Charter School is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 9-12 in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a student population of 149. The school is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tesla Engineering Charter School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with rankings ranging from 1st to 11th out of over 400 high schools in the state over the past 10 years. This exceptional performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 81.82% in Social Studies, 80.65% in English Language Arts, 83.87% in Mathematics, and 83.87% in Science, far surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has maintained a consistently high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.5% to 100% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 0.7% during the same period.

Tesla Engineering Charter School's performance and key metrics set it apart from the surrounding schools, including Appleton Technical Academy, West High, Renaissance School, and Valley New School. The school's 10th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were nearly double or more than those of the nearby schools in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. It is also noteworthy that Tesla Engineering Charter School is located just 0.01 miles away from East High, another public high school in the Appleton Area School District, yet the performance gap between the two schools is significant, with Tesla Engineering Charter School significantly outperforming East High across various academic metrics.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915-3802

(920) 852-5400

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,451

Student/teacher ratio: 46.5

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Asian:

6.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks better than 99.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Appleton Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Asian (6.7%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School is 46.5, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Appleton Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Tesla Engineering Charter School employs 3.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tesla Engineering Charter School is $10,451, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Appleton Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tesla Engineering Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tesla Engineering Charter School 3^rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Tesla Engineering Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tesla Engineering Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Tesla Engineering Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	79.52	33^rd	281	88.3%
2008	71.40	102^nd	437	76.7%
2009	89.72	3^rd	438	99.3%
2010	88.11	7^th	450	98.4%
2011	78.65	38^th	445	91.5%
2012	83.26	13^th	452	97.1%
2013	95.46	1^st	457	99.8%
2014	92.42	4^th	462	99.1%
2015	85.35	18^th	466	96.1%
2016	99.14	4^th	408	99.0%
2017	98.68	4^th	410	99.0%
2018	99.14	2^nd	410	99.5%
2019	97.19	4^th	400	99.0%
2021	98.62	1^st	390	99.7%
2022	94.49	11^th	391	97.2%
2023	97.01	8^th	415	98.1%
2024	99.04	3^rd	431	99.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tesla Engineering Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.99	1^st	250	99.6%
2024	66.31	79^th	326	75.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Tesla Engineering Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.94	1^st	347	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at Tesla Engineering Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.39	9^th	269	96.7%
2023	99.10	3^rd	271	98.9%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tesla Engineering Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	34	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	34
2003	34	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	34
2004	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	44
2005	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6
2006	46	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	47
2007	71	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	75
2008	71	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	78
2009	71	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	78
2010	76	0	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
2011	93	0	13	2	0	0	0	108
2012	78	1	6	4	0	0	0	89
2013	80	2	6	4	0	0	0	92
2014	102	1	6	5	0	0	0	114
2015	105	0	7	5	0	0	0	117
2016	115	1	8	6	0	0	0	130
2017	114	0	6	5	0	0	0	125
2018	120	0	6	4	0	0	0	130
2019	116	1	4	5	1	0	0	127
2020	126	1	7	7	1	0	1	143
2021	119	2	7	10	2	0	3	143
2022	117	3	10	7	2	0	3	142
2023	126	0	10	6	1	0	6	149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tesla Engineering Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	34	1.4	24.3	0
2003	34	1.4	24.3	0
2004	44	2.1	21.0	4.5
2005	6	1.6	3.8	n/a
2006	47	1.3	36.2	n/a
2007	75	1.8	41.7	6.7
2008	78	2.3	33.9	10.3
2009	78	2.6	30.0	11.5
2010	86	2.2	39.0	17.4
2011	108	2.5	43.2	23.1
2012	89	2.8	31.7	24.7
2013	92	2.9	31.7	25
2014	114	2.7	42.2	19.3
2015	117	n/a	n/a	16.2
2016	130	3.0	43.3	12.3
2017	125	3.4	36.7	14.4
2018	130	3.0	43.3	11.5
2019	127	3.2	39.6	15
2020	143	3.8	37.6	12.6
2021	143	3.8	37.6	16.1
2022	142	3.8	37.3	14.1
2023	149	3.2	46.5	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tesla Engineering Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	34	1.4	24.3	0
2003	34	1.4	24.3	0
2004	44	2.1	21.0	4.5
2005	6	1.6	3.8	n/a
2006	47	1.3	36.2	n/a
2007	75	1.8	41.7	6.7
2008	78	2.3	33.9	10.3
2009	78	2.6	30.0	11.5
2010	86	2.2	39.0	17.4
2011	108	2.5	43.2	23.1
2012	89	2.8	31.7	24.7
2013	92	2.9	31.7	25
2014	114	2.7	42.2	19.3
2015	117	n/a	n/a	16.2
2016	130	3.0	43.3	12.3
2017	125	3.4	36.7	14.4
2018	130	3.0	43.3	11.5
2019	127	3.2	39.6	15
2020	143	3.8	37.6	12.6
2021	143	3.8	37.6	16.1
2022	142	3.8	37.3	14.1
2023	149	3.2	46.5	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tesla Engineering Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$183 (3.7%)	$4,734 (96.3%)	$4,918
2020	$422 (4.4%)	$9,155 (95.6%)	$9,577
2021	$911 (8.7%)	$9,540 (91.3%)	$10,451

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tesla Engineering Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 8^th of 415 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Tesla Engineering Charter School)	74.3	69.4	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)	41	45.8	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tesla Engineering Charter School)	63.3	71.4	8.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)	40.1	42.1	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Science (Tesla Engineering Charter School)	70	66.7	3.3%
10th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)	31.3	28.9	2.4%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	127	149	17.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	126	8.6%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	14.8%	0.2%

Schools Near Tesla Engineering Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tesla Engineering Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5400	149	3	46.5	14.8%	126 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	10 (6.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	99	3^rd of 431 public high schools	99.3%		97	8^th of 415 public high schools	98.1%	5	80.7	83.9	83.9						81.8		$10,451	$911	$9,540
Appleton eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 852-5608	29	5	5.8	44.8%	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.2%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)	40.0										$12,404	$911	$11,493
East High	Public	9-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5400	1,306	84	15.5	41.0%	817 (62.6%)	52 (4.0%)	192 (14.7%)	185 (14.2%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.0%)	26	354^th of 431 public high schools	17.9%		25.1	339^th of 415 public high schools	18.3%	15	37.0	35.3	35.8						31.3		$12,078	$915	$11,164
Valley New School	Public, Charter	7-12	122 E College Ave	Appleton	54911	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5605	60	4	15.0	36.7%	51 (85.0%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.3%)	3 (5.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)				42.9	50.0	42.9	50.0	75.0	33.3	62.5	$11,309	$911	$10,398
Kimberly High	Public	9-12	1662 E Kennedy Ave	Kimberly	54136	Outagamie County	Kimberly Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 687-3024	1,595	105	15.1	13.2%	1,427 (89.5%)	25 (1.6%)	55 (3.4%)	47 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	33 (2.1%)	84.9	35^th of 431 public high schools	91.9%		83	51^st of 415 public high schools	87.7%	16	65.0	62.0	59.1						58.0		$11,330	$946	$10,384
Appleton Technical Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5410	92	3	27.0	35.9%	72 (78.3%)	3 (3.3%)	15 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	10	410^th of 431 public high schools	4.9%		28.4	319^th of 415 public high schools	23.1%	91	16.7	33.3							12.5		$10,858	$911	$9,947
West High	Public	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5410	1,157	78	14.8	53.3%	637 (55.1%)	117 (10.1%)	168 (14.5%)	170 (14.7%)	18 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (3.9%)	18.2	389^th of 431 public high schools	9.7%		15	386^th of 415 public high schools	7.0%	3	29.6	27.3	37.3						27.0		$12,178	$916	$11,262
Renaissance School	Public, Charter	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5611	155	4	41.8	30.3%	132 (85.2%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	87.4	29^th of 431 public high schools	93.3%		95.9	9^th of 415 public high schools	97.8%	20	75.9	44.8	79.3						78.1		$10,950	$911	$10,039
Little Chute High	Public	9-12	1402 Freedom Rd	Little Chute	54140	Outagamie County	Little Chute Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 788-7600	405	27	15.0	28.4%	339 (83.7%)	10 (2.5%)	39 (9.6%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	51.4	210^th of 431 public high schools	51.3%		63.2	133^rd of 415 public high schools	68.0%	77	49.5	46.5	45.5						38.4		$12,792	$268	$12,525
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1402 Freedom Rd	Little Chute	54140	Outagamie County	Little Chute Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 788-7600	105	7	15.3	21.0%	90 (85.7%)	3 (2.9%)	8 (7.6%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	95.1	10^th of 431 public high schools	97.7%		98	5^th of 415 public high schools	98.8%	5			90.9						69.0		$9,530	$281	$9,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Tesla Engineering Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Tesla Engineering Charter School?

Students at Tesla Engineering Charter School are 85% White, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tesla Engineering Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Tesla Engineering Charter School.

What district is Tesla Engineering Charter School in?

Appleton Area School District

Is Tesla Engineering Charter School a good school?

Yes! Tesla Engineering Charter School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

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