Is Wildlands Charter School a good school?

Wildlands Charter School ranks 58 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wildlands Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Wildlands Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Wildlands Charter School?

Students at Wildlands Charter School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Wildlands Charter School

Summary:

Wildlands Charter School is a public charter high school located in Augusta, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outstanding academic performance that far exceeds the nearby Augusta School District and the state of Wisconsin averages.

Wildlands Charter School's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with 57.14% of its 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district's 32.43% and 59.46%, respectively, and the state's 50.36% and 53.29%. The school's 10th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in ACT English Language Arts, with 72.73% proficient or better, compared to 55.81% for the district and 45.65% for the state. Additionally, Wildlands Charter School has consistently maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.4%.

The success of Wildlands Charter School highlights the potential of the charter school model to deliver high-quality education, even in a rural setting. The school's performance not only sets it apart from the surrounding Augusta School District, but also compares favorably to other nearby high schools, such as Memorial High and Altoona High, which are part of the Eau Claire Area School District. This success may serve as a model for other charter schools or public schools seeking to improve their academic outcomes and student engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722-7501

(715) 286-4400

District: Augusta School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,928

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wildlands Charter School ranks better than 53.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Wildlands Charter School ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wildlands 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 (95.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wildlands Charter School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Wildlands Charter School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildlands Charter School is $14,928.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wildlands Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildlands Charter School 299^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wildlands Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildlands Charter School 58^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Wildlands Charter School in the ranking list.)

Augusta School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Augusta School District 233^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2010	51.15	344^th	539	36.2%
2012	85.63	12^th	559	97.9%
2013	90.02	14^th	569	97.5%
2014	94.43	4^th	585	99.3%
2015	60.32	247^th	612	59.6%
2016	57.66	260^th	609	57.3%
2017	60.09	221^st	612	63.9%
2018	79.08	75^th	579	87.0%
2019	83.26	55^th	594	90.7%
2021	61.92	213^th	613	65.3%
2022	35.61	431^st	617	30.1%
2023	59.41	239^th	640	62.7%
2024	55.53	299^th	641	53.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.10	94^th	557	83.1%
2023	32.31	423^rd	579	26.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.28	25^th	557	95.5%
2023	86.79	45^th	591	92.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	75.47	57^th	382	85.1%
2021	66.03	104^th	393	73.5%
2024	37.74	268^th	407	34.2%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2009	85.83	17^th	438	96.1%
2010	39.75	370^th	450	17.8%
2013	83.49	26^th	457	94.3%
2014	75.90	78^th	462	83.1%
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2016	66.05	103^rd	408	74.8%
2019	68.22	100^th	400	75.0%
2023	85.84	42^nd	415	89.9%
2024	79.66	58^th	431	86.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Wildlands Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.53	85^th	266	68.0%
2023	79.58	42^nd	271	84.5%

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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 Wildlands Charter School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	31	1	0	n/a	n/a	32
2007	37	1	1	n/a	n/a	39
2008	36	1	0	n/a	n/a	37
2009	41	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
2010	41	1	0	n/a	n/a	42
2011	42	0	0	0	0	42
2012	58	0	0	0	0	58
2013	57	0	0	0	0	57
2014	61	0	0	0	0	61
2015	63	0	0	0	0	63
2016	64	0	0	0	0	64
2017	69	0	0	0	1	70
2018	71	0	0	0	1	72
2019	70	0	0	0	1	71
2020	74	0	0	0	1	75
2021	71	0	0	0	2	73
2022	65	0	1	0	2	68
2023	67	2	1	0	1	71
2024	68	2	0	0	1	71

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 Wildlands Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	32	2.0	16.0	n/a
2007	39	2.0	19.5	33.3
2008	37	3.0	12.3	32.4
2009	41	2.8	14.6	31.7
2010	42	2.7	15.2	31
2011	42	3.0	14.0	23.8
2012	58	4.0	14.5	22.4
2013	57	4.0	14.2	22.8
2014	61	4.6	13.1	26.2
2015	63	n/a	n/a	23.8
2016	64	5.0	12.8	17.2
2017	70	5.0	13.8	18.6
2018	72	5.1	13.9	25
2019	71	5.1	13.7	31
2020	75	5.5	13.4	29.3
2021	73	5.9	12.3	32.9
2022	68	5.4	12.4	27.9
2023	71	5.5	12.8	19.7
2024	71	5.5	12.8	22.5

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 Wildlands Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	32	2.0	16.0	n/a
2007	39	2.0	19.5	33.3
2008	37	3.0	12.3	32.4
2009	41	2.8	14.6	31.7
2010	42	2.7	15.2	31
2011	42	3.0	14.0	23.8
2012	58	4.0	14.5	22.4
2013	57	4.0	14.2	22.8
2014	61	4.6	13.1	26.2
2015	63	n/a	n/a	23.8
2016	64	5.0	12.8	17.2
2017	70	5.0	13.8	18.6
2018	72	5.1	13.9	25
2019	71	5.1	13.7	31
2020	75	5.5	13.4	29.3
2021	73	5.9	12.3	32.9
2022	68	5.4	12.4	27.9
2023	71	5.5	12.8	19.7
2024	71	5.5	12.8	22.5

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 Wildlands Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$462 (4.0%)	$11,133 (96.0%)	$11,595
2020	$177 (1.7%)	$10,288 (98.3%)	$10,465
2021	$981 (6.6%)	$13,946 (93.4%)	$14,928

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlands Charter School

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 55^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 239^th of 640 Middle schools	28.1%
Ranks 100^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 42^nd of 415 High schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wildlands Charter School)	66.7	44.4	22.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Augusta School District)	26.8	29.7	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wildlands Charter School)	50	33.3	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Augusta School District)	17.9	32.4	14.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wildlands Charter School)	61.5	27.3	34.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Augusta School District)	24.2	20.4	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wildlands Charter School)	38.5	36.4	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Augusta School District)	28.8	16.7	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wildlands Charter School)	84.6	63.6	21%
8th Grade Social Studies (Augusta School District)	51.5	40.7	10.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Wildlands Charter School)	76.9	72.7	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Augusta School District)	62.1	46.3	15.8%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wildlands Charter School)	72.7	72.7
10th Grade Social Studies (Augusta School District)	35.6	50	14.4%
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	71	71
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	67	4.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	19.7%	11.3%

Schools Near Wildlands 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
Wildlands Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	E19320 Bartig Rd	Augusta	54722	Eau Claire County	Augusta School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 286-4400	71	6	12.8	22.5%	68 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	79.7	58^th of 431 public high schools	86.5%		85.8	42^nd of 415 public high schools	89.9%	16	72.7			37.5	57.1	37.5	57.1	71.4	50.0	71.4	$14,928	$981	$13,946
Augusta High	Public	9-12	E19320 Bartig Rd	Augusta	54722	Eau Claire County	Augusta School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 286-2291	164	21	7.9	54.3%	144 (87.8%)	3 (1.8%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	52.9	198^th of 431 public high schools	54.1%		16.5	381^st of 415 public high schools	8.2%	183	51.6		41.9						46.2		$16,502	$1,778	$14,723
Osseo-Fairchild High	Public	9-12	50851 East St	Osseo	54758	Trempealeau County	Osseo-Fairchild School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 597-3141	234	21	11.2	42.3%	215 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)	5 (2.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	21.5	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%		22.5	352^nd of 415 public high schools	15.2%	19	37.9	29.3	29.3						34.7		$15,312	$1,111	$14,200
Fall Creek High	Public	9-12	336 E Hoover Ave	Fall Creek	54742	Eau Claire County	Fall Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 877-2809	252	18	14.2	21.8%	238 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	83.9	39^th of 431 public high schools	91.0%		72.9	85^th of 415 public high schools	79.5%	46	61.3	69.4	59.7						54.7		$12,419	$998	$11,421
Eleva-Strum High	Public	9-12	W23597 Us-10	Strum	54770	Trempealeau County	Eleva-Strum School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 695-2696	194	17	11.4	30.4%	173 (89.2%)	2 (1.0%)	17 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	26.1	353^rd of 431 public high schools	18.1%		50.7	197^th of 415 public high schools	52.5%	156	26.0	24.0	30.0						51.7		$16,510	$505	$16,005
Altoona High	Public	9-12	711 7th St W	Altoona	54720	Eau Claire County	Altoona School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 839-6031	580	38	15.2	38.6%	490 (84.5%)	8 (1.4%)	24 (4.1%)	19 (3.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.9%)	70.1	101^st of 431 public high schools	76.6%		77.2	66^th of 415 public high schools	84.1%	35	65.9	56.6	49.6						44.3		$12,379	$151	$12,228
Memorial High	Public	9-12	2220 Fairfax St	Eau Claire	54701	Eau Claire County	Eau Claire Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 852-6300	1,558	94	16.5	29.0%	1,159 (74.4%)	46 (3.0%)	128 (8.2%)	129 (8.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (4.9%)	83.5	41^st of 431 public high schools	90.5%		82.1	53^rd of 415 public high schools	87.2%	12	69.7	60.8	61.7						51.9		$12,395	$324	$12,071
Cadott High	Public	9-12	426 Myrtle St	Cadott	54727	Chippewa County	Cadott Community School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 289-3795	252	20	12.8	42.9%	242 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	28.5	332^nd of 431 public high schools	23.0%		21.5	361^st of 415 public high schools	13.0%	29	37.1	32.3	30.7						45.0		$17,357	$805	$16,551
McKinley Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1266 McKinley Rd	Eau Claire	54703	Eau Claire County	Eau Claire Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 852-6900	137	6	22.8	2.2%	85 (62.0%)	9 (6.6%)	12 (8.8%)	8 (5.8%)	4 (2.9%)	1 (0.7%)	17 (12.4%)								(n/a)											$10,845	$300	$10,544
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facililty	Public	9-12	2909 E Park Ave	Chippewa Falls	54729	Chippewa County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 720-2850	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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