Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Summary:

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is a public charter virtual high school located in McFarland, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the McFarland School District, which is ranked 305 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has consistently underperformed compared to the McFarland School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores, with significantly lower proficiency rates in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.91% of Destinations Career Academy students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to 43.51% in the McFarland School District and 45.08% statewide. The school's performance has also declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 301 out of 410 high schools in 2017-2018 to 397 out of 431 in 2023-2024.

The virtual charter school model at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High appears to be struggling to provide a high-quality education, as evidenced by the school's consistently low academic performance and declining statewide ranking. The stark contrast between Destinations Career Academy and the traditional public high school in the same district, McFarland High, suggests that the virtual charter model may not be the best fit for all students and that a more comprehensive, in-person educational approach may be more effective.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

4721 Dale-Curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558

(608) 838-9482

District: McFarland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,227

Student/teacher ratio: 46.4

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.7%

African American:

12.9%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the McFarland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High 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 (64.7%), African American (12.9%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is 46.4, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the McFarland School District! (See more...)

Compare Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is $9,227, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the McFarland School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High:

SchoolDigger ranks Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High 397^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

McFarland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McFarland School District 305^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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Rank History for all students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.25	301^st	410	26.6%
2021	12.13	371^st	390	4.9%
2022	34.65	275^th	391	29.7%
2024	14.51	397^th	431	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.72	119^th	250	52.4%
2024	29.37	252^nd	326	22.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.28	196^th	343	42.9%
2024	10.18	334^th	353	5.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	26.29	261^st	334	21.9%
2022	28.36	266^th	347	23.3%
2024	18.67	328^th	365	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	12.59	246^th	266	7.5%
2022	40.91	148^th	269	45.0%
2024	8.50	284^th	300	5.3%

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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 Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	55	3	1	5	0	0	4	68
2018	55	4	1	9	1	0	7	77
2019	79	8	0	15	1	0	9	112
2020	108	13	2	23	1	0	10	157
2021	96	18	2	19	0	1	17	153
2022	101	16	2	15	2	1	12	149
2023	150	30	4	27	2	0	19	232

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 Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	68	0.9	71.5	10.3
2018	77	1.6	46.1	26
2019	112	2.8	39.2	42.9
2020	157	3.4	45.5	39.5
2021	153	2.1	72.8	49.7
2022	149	5.0	29.8	44.3
2023	232	5.0	46.4	52.6

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 Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	68	0.9	71.5	10.3
2018	77	1.6	46.1	26
2019	112	2.8	39.2	42.9
2020	157	3.4	45.5	39.5
2021	153	2.1	72.8	49.7
2022	149	5.0	29.8	44.3
2023	232	5.0	46.4	52.6

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 Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,030 (100.0%)	$9,030
2020	$25 (0.3%)	$8,530 (99.7%)	$8,554
2021	$14 (0.2%)	$9,213 (99.8%)	$9,227

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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 (Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High)	36.4	40	3.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (McFarland School District)	49.3	46.4	2.9%
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	112	232	107.1%
African American	8	30	275%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	15	27	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	150	89.9%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	52.6%	9.7%

Schools Near Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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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
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin Dr	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	1,270	60	21.1	56.5%	768 (60.5%)	157 (12.4%)	211 (16.6%)	22 (1.7%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (7.7%)	4	420^th of 431 public high schools	2.6%		7.6	400^th of 415 public high schools	3.6%	20	23.5	8.9	13.4								20.5		$9,140	$14	$9,127
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin Dr	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	232	5	46.4	52.6%	150 (64.7%)	30 (12.9%)	27 (11.6%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	14.5	397^th of 431 public high schools	7.9%					(n/a)	33.3		21.1								31.9		$9,227	$14	$9,213
Insight School of Wisconsin High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	173	8	20.6	64.2%	92 (53.2%)	27 (15.6%)	32 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.6%)								(n/a)													$9,188	$14	$9,174
McFarland High	Public	9-12	5103 Farwell St	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 838-3166	777	55	14.0	14.9%	635 (81.7%)	16 (2.1%)	39 (5.0%)	33 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.7%)	85.5	33^rd of 431 public high schools	92.3%		72.8	86^th of 415 public high schools	79.3%	53	59.3	57.5	61.7								69.5		$12,085	$286	$11,799
Milestone Democratic School	Public, Charter	6-12	2758 Dairy Dr	Madison	53718	Dane County	Milestone Democratic School Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 205-8110	42	7	5.7	7.1%	19 (45.2%)	3 (7.1%)	5 (11.9%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (28.6%)	63.8	140^th of 431 public high schools	67.5%					(n/a)		42.9	57.1	40.0		77.8	0.0		40.0	90.0		80.0
Monona Grove Liberal Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	5301 Monona Dr	Monona	53716	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(608) 316-1924	81	7	10.9	28.4%	67 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)								(n/a)				37.5	86.7	54.6	37.5	53.3	18.2	63.6	54.6	36.4
LaFollette High	Public	9-12	702 Pflaum Rd	Madison	53716	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-3600	1,482	94	15.6	54.2%	431 (29.1%)	330 (22.3%)	476 (32.1%)	86 (5.8%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	141 (9.5%)	12.1	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		9.7	395^th of 415 public high schools	4.8%	8	23.9	21.4	27.9								35.3		$14,460	$426	$14,035
Monona Grove High	Public	9-12	4400 Monona Dr	Monona	53716	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 221-7666	1,083	84	12.9	19.1%	848 (78.3%)	45 (4.2%)	81 (7.5%)	40 (3.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.5%)	61.8	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		63.6	130^th of 415 public high schools	68.7%	23	46.0	49.0	52.9								51.0
Oakhill Correctional Institution	Public	12	5212 County Road M	Oregon	53575	Dane County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-3101	1	1	1.0		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Innovative High	Public	9-12	1045 E Dayton St	Madison	53703	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4220	132	18	7.5	69.7%	23 (17.4%)	50 (37.9%)	44 (33.3%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.1%)								(n/a)													$10,910	$1,245	$9,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Is Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High a good school?

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High.

What district is Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High in?

McFarland School District

What is the racial makeup of Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?

Students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High are 65% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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