Valley New School

Valley New School

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
122 E College Ave,  Appleton, WI
4.6
4.2
66 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ben Vogel
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
22
Average GPA
3.7

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
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
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
4
Full Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
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

GreatSchools Rating

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Student Diversity

Female
58.3%
Male
41.7%
White
85%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
1.7%
Native American
1.7%

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-Madison 10 Students
Fox Valley Technical College 8 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 7 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 6 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 6 Students
Lawrence University 6 Students
Michigan State University 5 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 5 Students
Full Sail University 4 Students
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Dance 3 Students
Fine Arts 3 Students
Illustration 3 Students
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students
Agriculture 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 14 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
6/6/2018
Success at Valley New School is completely up to each student. They get to decided if they are going to grow, advance, and learn. The problem with this is that some students take advantage of this and become lazy, doing the minimum amount (almost zero) work. This makes this school perfect for motivated and out-of-the-box students, especially with their project based curriculum style.
5.0 Senior
3/26/2017
Valley New School is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. I could not have imagined myself attending high school anywhere else. This is my second time attending a charter school and the opportunities that I have opened up for myself have been beyond remarkable. There's so much preparation for college and for the real world that is employed for all grades. I've truly allowed myself to grow into the person I am today because of challenging myself with public speaking and through student-led leadership.
5.0 NicheUser
8/26/2016
The clubs are amazing. I joined the Improvisation club and it was a blast! The best thing about this school is, if you want to start a club, you just go to the advisors and they will help you start one!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/16/2018
As a parent, I have sent 4 of my children to this school from 7th through 12th grade. My daughter is currently in college and because of this school growing her into a well spoken, leader, driver and compassionate student has already has a position in her field of study after she graduates as well a...
5.0 other
3/11/2014
Valley New School is amazing! I am a current student here, and wouldn't change VNS one bit.
5.0 parent
11/17/2013
As a parent do you wish you could be more involved with your child s educational process? Do you wish you could assist with what they learn and where they get their information? Do you want your child to be better prepared for the work environments of the future, where it will be more important to k...
1.0 other
9/17/2013
If you want your children to work the fast food chain for the entirety of their life send them here. Children attending Valley New School sit behind a desk all day doing whatever they feel like.Students choose their projects and the literature they read for the year. This means if your child is lazy...

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Valley New School is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 in Appleton, WI and is served by the Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin. The school has a total enrollment of 66 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Valley New School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7. The average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $228,374. Discover additional schools in the area, like Renaissance School for the Arts, Wisconsin Connections Academy, Appleton Technical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Appleton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley New School.

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