Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks 235 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fox Cities Leadership Academy is a public charter high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 58 students. This school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance compared to nearby traditional public high schools.

One of the key metrics that differentiates Fox Cities Leadership Academy is its graduation rates, which have ranged from 93.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the graduation rates of nearby East High (85.8%) and West High (80.5%). The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.5%, much lower than the nearby traditional public high schools. In terms of test scores, Fox Cities Leadership Academy students generally perform better on standardized tests compared to the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin.

While Fox Cities Leadership Academy has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide school ranking, it has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to other charter high schools in the area, such as Valley New School and Renaissance School, Fox Cities Leadership Academy's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some in certain metrics while lagging behind others, particularly in test scores and school rankings.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913-8942

(920) 852-5405

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,490

Student/teacher ratio: 32.6

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

African American:

20.4%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy 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 (67.3%), African American (20.4%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 32.6. 6 high schools in the Appleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fox Cities Leadership Academy employs 1.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Cities Leadership Academy is $10,490. 7 high schools in the Appleton Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fox Cities Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Cities Leadership Academy 235^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Fox Cities Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2010	77.58	46^th	450	89.8%
2011	36.85	376^th	445	15.5%
2012	57.27	247^th	452	45.4%
2013	80.11	38^th	457	91.7%
2014	73.52	101^st	462	78.1%
2015	75.58	59^th	466	87.3%
2016	55.10	167^th	408	59.1%
2017	42.09	241^st	410	41.2%
2018	81.66	48^th	410	88.3%
2019	40.71	249^th	400	37.8%
2022	69.71	94^th	391	76.0%
2023	86.72	40^th	415	90.4%
2024	47.71	235^th	431	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.30	66^th	255	74.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.15	64^th	355	82.0%
2019	33.64	244^th	343	28.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.30	90^th	373	75.9%

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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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	92	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	98
2009	118	0	17	5	1	n/a	n/a	141
2010	108	0	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	117
2011	98	2	8	3	1	0	0	112
2012	101	5	12	3	1	0	0	122
2013	89	3	12	2	0	0	0	106
2014	92	2	10	4	0	0	0	108
2015	92	1	5	4	0	0	2	104
2016	99	2	3	5	0	0	2	111
2017	91	3	4	3	0	0	4	105
2018	84	4	1	4	0	0	3	96
2019	76	7	1	6	0	1	0	91
2020	69	8	1	3	0	1	0	82
2021	62	11	2	4	0	1	1	81
2022	47	12	4	4	0	0	1	68
2023	38	11	3	4	0	0	2	58
2024	33	10	0	3	0	0	3	49

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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	98	1.5	65.3	10.2
2009	141	2.4	58.8	17
2010	117	2.6	45.0	9.4
2011	112	2.9	38.6	21.4
2012	122	3.7	32.9	24.6
2013	106	3.1	34.1	28.3
2014	108	2.8	38.5	30.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	27.9
2016	111	3.0	37.0	24.3
2017	105	2.9	36.2	16.2
2018	96	2.6	36.9	25
2019	91	1.8	50.5	23.1
2020	82	2.5	32.8	15.9
2021	81	2.4	33.7	21
2022	68	2.4	27.9	25
2023	58	2.0	29.0	29.3
2024	49	1.5	32.6	36.7

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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	98	1.5	65.3	10.2
2009	141	2.4	58.8	17
2010	117	2.6	45.0	9.4
2011	112	2.9	38.6	21.4
2012	122	3.7	32.9	24.6
2013	106	3.1	34.1	28.3
2014	108	2.8	38.5	30.6
2015	104	n/a	n/a	27.9
2016	111	3.0	37.0	24.3
2017	105	2.9	36.2	16.2
2018	96	2.6	36.9	25
2019	91	1.8	50.5	23.1
2020	82	2.5	32.8	15.9
2021	81	2.4	33.7	21
2022	68	2.4	27.9	25
2023	58	2.0	29.0	29.3
2024	49	1.5	32.6	36.7

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 Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$192 (4.0%)	$4,644 (96.0%)	$4,837
2020	$422 (4.4%)	$9,203 (95.6%)	$9,625
2021	$911 (8.7%)	$9,579 (91.3%)	$10,490

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Cities Leadership Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 249^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 415 High schools	52.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Fox Cities Leadership Academy)	22.7	57.1	34.4%
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 (Fox Cities Leadership Academy)	57.1	46.7	10.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)	40.1	36.6	3.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fox Cities Leadership Academy)	19.1	33.3	14.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)	27.7	28.2	0.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.8	1%
10th Grade Science (Fox Cities Leadership Academy)	33.3	60	26.7%
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	91	58	36.3%
African American	7	11	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	76	38	50%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.1%	29.3%	6.2%

Schools Near Fox Cities Leadership Academy

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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
Fox Cities Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5000 N Ballard Rd	Appleton	54913	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 852-5405	49	2	32.6	36.7%	33 (67.3%)	10 (20.4%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	47.7	235^th of 431 public high schools	45.5%		86.7	40^th of 415 public high schools	90.4%	195		44.4	44.4						41.7		$10,490	$911	$9,579
North High	Public	9-12	5000 N Ballard Rd	Appleton	54913	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5405	1,612	91	17.7	32.8%	1,099 (68.2%)	85 (5.3%)	183 (11.4%)	172 (10.7%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.7%)	64.9	132^nd of 431 public high schools	69.4%		66.8	109^th of 415 public high schools	73.7%	23	55.9	50.3	49.5						47.4		$11,914	$932	$10,982
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	385	28	13.6	29.6%	317 (82.3%)	10 (2.6%)	42 (10.9%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	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	92	6	14.8	17.4%	84 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	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
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	66	4	16.0	48.5%	55 (83.3%)	1 (1.5%)	2 (3.0%)	4 (6.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)				42.9	50.0	42.9	50.0	75.0	33.3	62.5	$11,309	$911	$10,398
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	76	3	22.8	35.5%	68 (89.5%)	2 (2.6%)	5 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
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	156	4	37.1	31.4%	135 (86.5%)	3 (1.9%)	6 (3.8%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	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
West High	Public	9-12	610 N Badger Ave	Appleton	54914	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5410	1,118	79	14.2	59.4%	607 (54.3%)	114 (10.2%)	169 (15.1%)	165 (14.8%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.1%)	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
Kimberly High	Public	9-12	1662 E Kennedy Ave	Kimberly	54136	Outagamie County	Kimberly Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 687-3024	1,571	105	14.9	14.3%	1,388 (88.4%)	25 (1.6%)	56 (3.6%)	49 (3.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	45 (2.9%)	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
East High	Public	9-12	2121 Emmers Dr	Appleton	54915	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5400	1,327	86	15.4	45.4%	795 (59.9%)	59 (4.4%)	214 (16.1%)	190 (14.3%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Is Fox Cities Leadership Academy a good school?

Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks 235^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Fox Cities Leadership Academy in?

Appleton Area School District

How many students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49 students attended Fox Cities Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fox Cities Leadership Academy?

Students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy are 67% White, 20% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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