Wisconsin Connections Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

350 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI

North Appleton Neighborhood

4.5

5.0

743 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Mueller

Student Teacher Ratio
32:1

Average ACT Score
25

Math Proficiency
26%

Reading Proficiency
38%

Average GPA
3.49

Graduation Rate
92%

C+

Academics

Teachers

C+

College Prep

A-

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.49	Reading Proficiency 38%
Math Proficiency 26%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 32:1 Teachers 23	Full Time Teachers 23
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.6%

College Prep

Average ACT 25 Math 24 English 26 Reading 26 Science 25	Number of AP Courses 8
AP Pass Rate 0%	AP Math Enrollment Very Low
AP Science Enrollment Very Low	Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

2,378:1

Student Diversity

Female 56.7%	Male 43.2%
White 68.5%	Hispanic 11.7%
Two or more races 7.9%	Black 7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.4%	Native American <1%

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 - Milwaukee 18 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 15 Students

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 12 Students

Marquette University 11 Students

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 11 Students

Carroll University 11 Students

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 8 Students

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 8 Students

Fox Valley Technical College 8 Students

Alverno College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Psychology 15 Students

Nursing 9 Students

Business 7 Students

Biology 6 Students

Elementary Education 5 Students

Graphic Design 5 Students

Computer Science 4 Students

Education 4 Students

Creative Writing 3 Students

Art Teacher Education 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Junior

11/17/2024

I have been with Connections Academy since the 7th grade. It has been a great experience. The teachers and staff are all supportive. The curriculum is challenging and preparatory for college. They always strive to make each year better and embrace families to assist in areas of improvement.

4.0 Senior

2/13/2024

I transferred to WCA my junior year in hopes for a higher ciricullum, and I got what I wanted. The teachers are relatable and everything is within one click.

5.0 Senior

2/18/2022

All of the staff from the principal to the teachers are supportive and care about their students. The online programming was easy to follow and the live lessons really made learning easy, the teachers made it interesting.

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5.0 parent

5/26/2022

Wisconsin Connections Academy go above and beyond for their students. This past year was our first with the school, and my children learned so many things and grew in ways I had not seen at their previous school. The teachers are genuine and make them time for their students and parents. I finally f...

5.0 parent

9/22/2017

I have schooled 3 children using this program and I love it! I have a successful graduate of Wisconsin Connections Academy who is now enrolled in college to become an engineer. This school has wonderful teachers, advanced curriculum and many helpful resources. They work well with all students regard...

5.0 parent

1/17/2017

We homeschooled 4 kids for ten years. I just kept getting more and more overwhelming. After researching several schools we choose Connections. I was a last minute switch to a school closer to home. I am so glad I changed my mind. This school is great. Teachers are super helpful. I have three kids en...

5.0 parent

9/30/2014

We chose WCA for the flexibility and the opportunity for our children to work at an independent pace. We could not be more satisfied with the school, teachers and administration. If you are looking for a great education outside of the traditional brick and mortar, WCA fits the bill. Virtual school i...

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483 Total Sales

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$440,000 Price

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List Price Range

$265K - $2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$525,200

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$116,512

% of College Grads

48.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,525 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

39.4%

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Outagamie County Parks Department

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Wisconsin Outagamie County Appleton 54911 North Appleton

Wisconsin Connections Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-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 743 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 32:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Wisconsin Connections Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $525,200. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley New School, Renaissance School for the Arts, Fox Cities Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Appleton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wisconsin Connections Academy.

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