Appleton Technical Academy

Summary:

Appleton Technical Academy is a public charter high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appleton Technical Academy has some notable strengths, such as strong graduation rates ranging from 85.7% to 100% over the past 5 years, which are generally higher than nearby traditional public high schools like East High (85.8%) and West High (89.5%). The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 2.6% over the same period, lower than East High (2.2%) and West High (3.1%). However, Appleton Technical Academy has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.6% in 2018-2019 to 26.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Tesla Engineering Charter School (10.6%) but lower than East High (26.5%) and West High (33.5%).

Academically, Appleton Technical Academy's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.5% of 10th graders were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to 39.23% for the Appleton Area School District and 45.08% for the state. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the area, including high-performing charter schools like Tesla Engineering Charter School and Renaissance School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914-4198

(920) 852-5410

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
410^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,858

Student/teacher ratio: 27.0

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

16.3%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Appleton Technical Academy ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Appleton Technical 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 (78.3%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appleton Technical Academy is 27. 5 high schools in the Appleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Appleton Technical Academy employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Appleton Technical Academy is $10,858. 6 high schools in the Appleton Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Appleton Technical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Technical Academy 410^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Appleton Technical 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 Appleton Technical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	22.92	416^th	466	10.7%
2023	28.38	319^th	415	23.1%
2024	9.98	410^th	431	4.9%

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

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Appleton Technical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	39	0	0	17	0	0	56
2016	52	2	4	14	1	0	73
2017	57	1	1	9	0	1	69
2018	60	4	2	11	0	0	77
2019	64	3	2	8	0	1	78
2020	65	2	3	13	0	0	83
2021	56	1	1	8	1	0	67
2022	62	2	0	11	1	1	77
2023	72	3	0	15	1	1	92

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 Appleton Technical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	56	n/a	n/a	51.8
2016	73	3.0	24.3	42.5
2017	69	3.5	19.7	34.8
2018	77	3.3	23.3	28.6
2019	78	3.3	23.6	37.2
2020	83	2.8	29.6	34.9
2021	67	2.9	23.1	37.3
2022	77	2.9	26.5	37.7
2023	92	3.4	27.0	35.9

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 Appleton Technical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	56	n/a	n/a	51.8
2016	73	3.0	24.3	42.5
2017	69	3.5	19.7	34.8
2018	77	3.3	23.3	28.6
2019	78	3.3	23.6	37.2
2020	83	2.8	29.6	34.9
2021	67	2.9	23.1	37.3
2022	77	2.9	26.5	37.7
2023	92	3.4	27.0	35.9

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 Appleton Technical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (2.9%)	$6,976 (97.1%)	$7,185
2020	$422 (4.3%)	$9,346 (95.7%)	$9,768
2021	$911 (8.4%)	$9,947 (91.6%)	$10,858

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appleton Technical 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Technical Academy)	6.3	45	38.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)	41	45.8	4.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	92	17.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	15	87.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	72	12.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.2%	35.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Appleton Technical 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
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
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
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
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
Menasha High	Public	9-12	420 7th St	Menasha	54952	Winnebago County	Menasha Joint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 967-1800	966	64	15.0	49.7%	587 (60.8%)	62 (6.4%)	203 (21.0%)	45 (4.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (6.4%)	28.1	338^th of 431 public high schools	21.6%		40.4	254^th of 415 public high schools	38.8%	84	39.3	30.5	28.0						45.5		$14,102	$729	$13,373
North High	Public	9-12	5000 N Ballard Rd	Appleton	54913	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5405	1,561	90	17.3	29.5%	1,109 (71.0%)	78 (5.0%)	168 (10.8%)	155 (9.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	45 (2.9%)	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
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	58	2	29.0	29.3%	38 (65.5%)	11 (19.0%)	4 (6.9%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton Technical Academy

Is Appleton Technical Academy a good school?

Appleton Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Appleton Technical Academy in?

Appleton Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Appleton Technical Academy?

Students at Appleton Technical Academy are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Appleton Technical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Appleton Technical Academy.

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