Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Summary:

Little Chute Career Pathways Academy is a small public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Little Chute Area School District, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in Wisconsin.

With exceptional academic performance, the school has maintained a 100% graduation rate and very low dropout rate. It has also achieved strong outcomes across diverse student groups, including ranking in the top 3 in Wisconsin for low-income students. Compared to the traditional Little Chute High School, Little Chute Career Pathways Academy significantly outperforms on metrics like test scores and social studies proficiency. The school also stands out as the top performer among nearby charter schools, such as Appleton Technical Academy and Fox Cities Leadership Academy.

Little Chute Career Pathways Academy's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, is particularly noteworthy. The school's ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and maintain exceptional academic outcomes is a model for other schools in the Appleton Area School District and the surrounding region.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140-1313

(920) 788-7600

District: Little Chute Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,530

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Little Chute Career Pathways Academy ranks better than 97.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Little Chute Career Pathways 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 (91.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Little Chute Career Pathways Academy employs 6.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy is $9,530.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Little Chute Career Pathways Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Chute Career Pathways Academy 10^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Little Chute Career Pathways Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Little Chute Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Chute Area School District 107^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

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Rank History for all students at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	85.92	14^th	462	97.0%
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2016	94.08	17^th	408	95.8%
2017	82.86	52^nd	410	87.3%
2018	92.25	20^th	410	95.1%
2019	81.23	46^th	400	88.5%
2021	94.96	14^th	390	96.4%
2022	93.13	18^th	391	95.4%
2023	98.00	5^th	415	98.8%
2024	95.11	10^th	431	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	98.07	3^rd	251	98.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	74.77	62^nd	355	82.5%
2019	95.68	5^th	343	98.5%
2021	89.91	20^th	332	94.0%
2022	70.29	84^th	343	75.5%
2024	87.19	21^st	353	94.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	96.67	7^th	373	98.1%
2019	76.55	57^th	354	83.9%
2021	94.97	11^th	334	96.7%

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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 Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	18	0	1	1	0	0	20
2013	36	1	1	2	0	0	40
2014	53	1	1	2	0	0	57
2015	75	2	0	1	0	1	79
2016	86	2	0	1	1	0	90
2017	114	2	0	4	0	0	120
2018	140	5	1	4	1	0	151
2019	164	4	1	4	0	0	173
2020	153	6	2	6	0	0	167
2021	130	5	1	8	0	1	145
2022	110	2	1	8	0	1	122
2023	90	3	2	8	0	2	105
2024	84	0	2	5	0	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 Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	20	1.5	12.6	20
2013	40	2.4	16.5	20
2014	57	2.9	19.5	21.1
2015	79	n/a	n/a	12.7
2016	90	4.0	22.5	11.1
2017	120	6.1	19.4	10
2018	151	7.0	21.2	9.9
2019	173	7.1	24.2	12.1
2020	167	7.1	23.4	15.6
2021	145	7.1	20.3	15.9
2022	122	6.9	17.6	13.1
2023	105	6.8	15.3	21
2024	92	6.1	14.8	17.4

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 Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	20	1.5	12.6	20
2013	40	2.4	16.5	20
2014	57	2.9	19.5	21.1
2015	79	n/a	n/a	12.7
2016	90	4.0	22.5	11.1
2017	120	6.1	19.4	10
2018	151	7.0	21.2	9.9
2019	173	7.1	24.2	12.1
2020	167	7.1	23.4	15.6
2021	145	7.1	20.3	15.9
2022	122	6.9	17.6	13.1
2023	105	6.8	15.3	21
2024	92	6.1	14.8	17.4

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 Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$196 (2.6%)	$7,405 (97.4%)	$7,600
2020	$156 (1.9%)	$7,999 (98.1%)	$8,155
2021	$281 (2.9%)	$9,249 (97.1%)	$9,530

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 415 High schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Little Chute Career Pathways Academy)	78.3	86.4	8.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Little Chute Area School District)	56.9	57.8	0.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Little Chute Career Pathways Academy)	29.4	55	25.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Little Chute Area School District)	19.1	39.4	20.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Little Chute Career Pathways Academy)	55.9	68.6	12.7%
10th Grade Science (Little Chute Area School District)	31.8	41.4	9.5%
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	173	105	39.3%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	90	45.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	21%	8.8%

Schools Near Little Chute Career Pathways 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
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
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
Kaukauna High	Public	9-12	1701 County Road CE	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 766-6113	1,260	77	16.4	22.3%	1,071 (85.0%)	23 (1.8%)	87 (6.9%)	28 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.4%)	63.9	139^th of 431 public high schools	67.7%		65.2	122^nd of 415 public high schools	70.6%	17	52.0	56.4	51.4						40.9		$12,170	$328	$11,842
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
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	155	4	37.8	20.6%	132 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	9 (5.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	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	37	5	7.6	48.6%	24 (64.9%)	1 (2.7%)	5 (13.5%)	3 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)								(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	1,327	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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Chute Career Pathways Academy

Is Little Chute Career Pathways Academy a good school?

Yes! Little Chute Career Pathways Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Little Chute Career Pathways Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Little Chute Career Pathways Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Little Chute Career Pathways Academy?

Students at Little Chute Career Pathways Academy are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Little Chute Career Pathways Academy in?

Little Chute Area School District

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