School for Arts and Performance

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School for Arts and Performance ranks 71 st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The School for Arts and Performance is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Wales, Wisconsin, with a student population of 104. This school stands out as a top-performing institution within the Kettle Moraine School District, which is ranked 38th out of 428 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The School for Arts and Performance consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking as high as 16th out of 415 schools in 2022-2023. Its students demonstrate exceptional performance on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in subjects like Social Studies and English Language Arts. The school has also maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past four school years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past five years, significantly lower than the district and state.

When compared to other high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District and the surrounding area, the School for Arts and Performance stands out as a top-performing institution. For example, it outperforms Kettle Moraine High School and the district averages on several key metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. While the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, it is still lower than the district average for Kettle Moraine High School, and the school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates suggest it is providing equitable access to high-quality education for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183-9711

(262) 968-6273

District: Kettle Moraine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,915

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School for Arts and Performance ranks better than 83.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at School for Arts and Performance 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 (88.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kettle Moraine School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School for Arts and Performance is 12.4, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District! (See more...)

Compare School for Arts and Performance employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School for Arts and Performance is $13,915, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Kettle Moraine School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School for Arts and Performance:

SchoolDigger ranks School for Arts and Performance 71^st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See School for Arts and Performance in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Kettle Moraine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Moraine School District 38^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School for Arts and Performance

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Rank History for all students at School for Arts and Performance

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	94.68	1^st	462	99.8%
2015	79.56	39^th	466	91.6%
2016	58.39	152^nd	408	62.7%
2017	72.72	84^th	410	79.5%
2018	71.46	86^th	410	79.0%
2019	69.76	93^rd	400	76.8%
2021	89.45	32^nd	390	91.8%
2022	82.75	42^nd	391	89.3%
2023	94.88	16^th	415	96.1%
2024	77.45	71^st	431	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at School for Arts and Performance

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	77.83	54^th	343	84.3%
2021	92.62	13^th	332	96.1%
2022	73.49	70^th	343	79.6%
2024	73.91	70^th	353	80.2%

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Rank History for Male students at School for Arts and Performance

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.70	4^th	354	98.9%
2024	87.99	25^th	365	93.2%

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Rank History for White students at School for Arts and Performance

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.55	55^th	269	79.6%
2024	66.55	82^nd	300	72.7%

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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 School for Arts and Performance

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	51	0	0	1	0	3	55
2013	101	0	1	1	0	5	108
2014	127	0	1	2	1	4	135
2015	129	0	2	6	1	7	145
2016	145	0	2	9	1	4	161
2017	155	0	3	9	1	2	170
2018	133	0	3	11	0	3	150
2019	126	1	3	12	0	1	143
2020	113	1	3	8	0	2	127
2021	97	1	1	6	0	3	108
2022	91	4	1	5	0	3	104
2023	94	3	0	4	0	3	104
2024	104	3	1	5	0	5	118

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 School for Arts and Performance

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	55	2.5	21.7	10.9
2013	108	5.2	20.7	11.1
2014	135	7.5	17.9	11.9
2015	145	n/a	n/a	14.5
2016	161	8.0	20.1	8.7
2017	170	8.8	19.2	10
2018	150	8.4	17.6	10.7
2019	143	8.0	17.6	16.8
2020	127	6.5	19.5	11.8
2021	108	7.0	15.3	13.9
2022	104	7.3	14.2	13.5
2023	104	8.5	12.1	11.5
2024	118	9.5	12.4	16.1

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 School for Arts and Performance

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	55	2.5	21.7	10.9
2013	108	5.2	20.7	11.1
2014	135	7.5	17.9	11.9
2015	145	n/a	n/a	14.5
2016	161	8.0	20.1	8.7
2017	170	8.8	19.2	10
2018	150	8.4	17.6	10.7
2019	143	8.0	17.6	16.8
2020	127	6.5	19.5	11.8
2021	108	7.0	15.3	13.9
2022	104	7.3	14.2	13.5
2023	104	8.5	12.1	11.5
2024	118	9.5	12.4	16.1

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 School for Arts and Performance

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$135 (1.2%)	$10,858 (98.8%)	$10,992
2020	$152 (1.4%)	$10,611 (98.6%)	$10,764
2021	$256 (1.8%)	$13,660 (98.2%)	$13,915

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School for Arts and Performance

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 93^rd of 400 High schools	Ranks 16^th of 415 High schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (School for Arts and Performance)	77.5	76.5	1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Kettle Moraine School District)	52.7	65.8	13%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (School for Arts and Performance)	71.4	80	8.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Moraine School District)	58.4	61.7	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (School for Arts and Performance)	14.3	50	35.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kettle Moraine School District)	42.1	48.6	6.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (School for Arts and Performance)	40	36.7	3.3%
10th Grade Science (Kettle Moraine School District)	44.5	46.4	1.9%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	104	27.3%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	12	4	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	94	25.4%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	11.5%	5.2%

Schools Near School for Arts and Performance

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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 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Kettle Moraine High	Public	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	886	57	15.4	12.8%	790 (89.2%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (6.1%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	84.9	36^th of 431 public high schools	91.6%		74.2	78^th of 415 public high schools	81.2%	42	71.0	66.0	61.5								50.8		$12,722	$272	$12,451
School for Arts and Performance	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	118	10	12.4	16.1%	104 (88.1%)	3 (2.5%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	77.4	71^st of 431 public high schools	83.5%		94.9	16^th of 415 public high schools	96.1%	55	70.6	41.2									80.7		$13,915	$256	$13,660
KM Global School	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6273	72	5	13.4	11.1%	64 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	97.9	6^th of 431 public high schools	98.6%		95.8	10^th of 415 public high schools	97.6%	4	82.1	85.7	82.1								66.7		$11,912	$256	$11,657
High School of Health Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 968-6200	192	9	21.1	7.8%	164 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	99.3	1^st of 431 public high schools	99.8%		99.5	1^st of 415 public high schools	99.8%		91.9	75.7	83.8								86.7		$10,140	$256	$9,885
KM Connect	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	349 N Oak Crest Dr	Wales	53183	Waukesha County	Kettle Moraine School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(262) 968-6200	26	2	12.8	26.9%	20 (76.9%)	1 (3.8%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)					50.0			25.0
West High	Public	9-12	3301 Saylesville Rd	Waukesha	53189	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3905	1,192	66	18.1	19.6%	906 (76.0%)	40 (3.4%)	143 (12.0%)	41 (3.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (4.7%)	77.8	67^th of 431 public high schools	84.5%		89.7	27^th of 415 public high schools	93.5%	40	62.2	53.9	56.2								55.4		$13,139	$323	$12,816
North High	Public	9-12	2222 Michigan Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 970-3505	960	62	15.5	41.0%	566 (59.0%)	50 (5.2%)	280 (29.2%)	20 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	51.2	213^th of 431 public high schools	50.6%		28	321^st of 415 public high schools	22.7%	108	49.3	43.2	49.3								38.0		$13,197	$323	$12,874
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	222 Maple Ave	Waukesha	53186	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(262) 970-1069	658	29	23.0	44.1%	444 (67.5%)	56 (8.5%)	101 (15.3%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.2%)	13.7	401^st of 431 public high schools	7.0%		43.9	239^th of 415 public high schools	42.4%	162	31.8	19.1	23.8	25.0	50.0	35.0	37.5	36.4	25.0	40.0	39.4	45.0	$12,110	$818	$11,292
Pewaukee High	Public	9-12	510 Lake St	Pewaukee	53072	Waukesha County	Pewaukee School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 695-5013	885	63	14.1	13.7%	701 (79.2%)	24 (2.7%)	55 (6.2%)	51 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	88.7	26^th of 431 public high schools	94.0%		90.5	24^th of 415 public high schools	94.2%	2	63.2	62.7	64.2								65.1		$13,289	$232	$13,057
Riverview School	Public	6-12	521 Riverview Ave	Waukesha	53188	Waukesha County	Waukesha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 548-7731	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)													$75,809	$276	$75,533

Frequently Asked Questions about School for Arts and Performance

How many students attend School for Arts and Performance?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended School for Arts and Performance.

What district is School for Arts and Performance in?

Kettle Moraine School District

Is School for Arts and Performance a good school?

School for Arts and Performance ranks 71^st of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of School for Arts and Performance?

Students at School for Arts and Performance are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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