Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12

5000 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI

North Appleton Neighborhood

3.7

4.0

49 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Patrick  Lee

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
33%

Average GPA
3.51

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

C+

College Prep

B-

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.51	Reading Proficiency 33%
Math Proficiency 22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 25:1 Teachers 2	Full Time Teachers 2
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average ACT 26 Math 25 English 27 Reading 27 Science 26	Number of AP Courses 19
AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Average
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 57.7%	Male 42.3%
White 75.6%	Hispanic 10.3%
Black 9%	Two or more races 2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 16 Students

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 10 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 8 Students

Fox Valley Technical College 8 Students

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 7 Students

St. Norbert College 6 Students

Lawrence University 4 Students

University of Minnesota Twin Cities 3 Students

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 3 Students

Carthage College 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 4 Students

Business 3 Students

Nursing 3 Students

Accounting 3 Students

Arts 3 Students

Spanish Language and Literature 3 Students

Criminology 2 Students

Dance 2 Students

Acting 2 Students

Electrical Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Sophomore

2/19/2025

I have really enjoyed being in FCLA this far, I like most of my teachers and all the classes I've taken have been really fun.

5.0 Parent

10/31/2019

They prepare the kids for college and beyond. The portfolios they produce are so impressive that they amaze college admissions counselors.

5.0 Senior

9/17/2019

I've had an amazing experience in the Fox Cities Leadership Academy. The smaller community is a huge benefit because you become closer with your teachers and peers. Your education is very important to the teachers at FCLA and they are willing to help you with anything. The school curriculum here is presented in a more interactive and fun way which keeps students interested.

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3.0 student

3/13/2015

I attended this school my freshman and sophomore year. I was a motivated student with a good work ethic before attending but due to the easy assignments and being on the teachers good side I was able to get away with okay projects. They also gave you to long of a time frame for assignments and proje...

5.0 student

4/18/2011

Awesome school with teachers who truly care about you. i was a part of the first graduating class to be a part of the Appleton Career Academy for all 3 years and can say that it was the best decision i have made. The incorporation of real life, hands on application of the classroom material made eve...

4.0 student

4/9/2010

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(920) 666-7956

99 Total Sales

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$785,000 Price

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(920) 677-3103

122 Total Sales

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$90K - $225K Price Range

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(920) 744-3412

163 Total Sales

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$157K - $200K Price Range

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(920) 944-6139

8 Total Sales

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$489K - $540K Price Range

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Brian Friebel

Century 21 Affiliated

(920) 541-5472

119 Total Sales

9 Near This School

$140K - $290K Price Range

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Jessica Slaby

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

(920) 315-8601

36 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$280,000 Price

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List Price Range

$265K - $1.7M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$523,105

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$116,512

% of College Grads

48.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,527 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

39.3%

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900 Sq Ft

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Wisconsin Outagamie County Appleton 54913 North Appleton

Fox Cities Leadership Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Appleton, WI and is served by the Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 49 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Fox Cities Leadership Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51. The average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $523,105. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wisconsin Connections Academy, Valley New School, Little Chute Career Pathways Academy, and more. Learn more about what Appleton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fox Cities Leadership Academy.

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