Career and College Academy

Summary:

Career and College Academy is a public charter high school located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 190 students. It is part of the Elkhorn Area School District, which is ranked 158 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Career and College Academy has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.2% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Elkhorn Area High School at 94.9%, the school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 0% in 2018-2019 to 31.3% in 2022-2023, much higher than the 2.4% rate at Elkhorn Area High School. Additionally, Career and College Academy has significantly lower test scores compared to the Elkhorn Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, with 0% of its 8th-grade students proficient or better in the Forward Exam for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies in 2023-2024.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Career and College Academy, ranging from 57.14% to 59.47% over the past three years compared to 32.75% at Elkhorn Area High School, suggests that the school may be serving a more disadvantaged student population. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and low test scores should be a focus for the school and district to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 400 County Road H
       Elkhorn, WI  53121-2046


(262) 564-2970

District: Elkhorn Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,612 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.2 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Career and College Academy ranks worse than 99.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Career and College Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Career and College Academy is 26.2. (See more...)
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Compare Career and College Academy employs 8.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Career and College Academy is $10,612.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Career and College Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Career and College Academy 639th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Career and College Academy in the ranking list.)

Elkhorn Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Area School District 158th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Career and College Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.78 639th 641 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Career and College Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 27 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2003 27 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2004 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2005 23 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 23 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2007 28 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2008 25 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2009 25 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2010 25 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2011 20 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 23
2012 16 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 21
2013 17 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 25
2014 18 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 24
2015 17 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 21
2016 18 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 29
2017 21 0 0 10 1 0 2 0 34
2018 71 4 0 12 0 0 1 0 88
2019 58 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 78
2020 60 0 1 15 0 0 1 0 77
2021 52 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 63
2022 98 2 3 23 0 0 7 0 133
2023 148 2 1 31 1 0 7 0 190
2024 185 5 1 32 1 0 6 0 230

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 Career and College Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 4.0 7.5 n/a
2003 30 4.0 7.5 n/a
2004 21 5.0 4.2 0
2005 24 5.0 4.8 n/a
2006 26 5.0 5.2 n/a
2007 30 5.0 6.0 16.7
2008 28 5.0 5.6 25
2009 32 5.0 6.4 28.1
2010 29 4.0 7.2 24.1
2011 23 5.0 4.6 34.8
2012 21 5.0 4.2 23.8
2013 25 5.0 5.0 48
2014 24 5.0 4.8 45.8
2015 21 n/a n/a 42.9
2016 29 5.0 5.8 37.9
2017 34 5.0 6.8 44.1
2018 88 5.0 17.6 38.6
2019 78 5.0 15.6 52.6
2020 77 6.0 12.8 35.1
2021 63 4.2 15.0 57.1
2022 133 7.0 19.0 59.4
2023 190 8.0 23.7 59.5
2024 230 8.7 26.2 47

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 Career and College Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 4.0 7.5 n/a
2003 30 4.0 7.5 n/a
2004 21 5.0 4.2 0
2005 24 5.0 4.8 n/a
2006 26 5.0 5.2 n/a
2007 30 5.0 6.0 16.7
2008 28 5.0 5.6 25
2009 32 5.0 6.4 28.1
2010 29 4.0 7.2 24.1
2011 23 5.0 4.6 34.8
2012 21 5.0 4.2 23.8
2013 25 5.0 5.0 48
2014 24 5.0 4.8 45.8
2015 21 n/a n/a 42.9
2016 29 5.0 5.8 37.9
2017 34 5.0 6.8 44.1
2018 88 5.0 17.6 38.6
2019 78 5.0 15.6 52.6
2020 77 6.0 12.8 35.1
2021 63 4.2 15.0 57.1
2022 133 7.0 19.0 59.4
2023 190 8.0 23.7 59.5
2024 230 8.7 26.2 47

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 Career and College Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $71 (0.6%) $11,391 (99.4%) $11,461
2020 $55 (0.5%) $12,114 (99.5%) $12,169
2021 $140 (1.3%) $10,472 (98.7%) $10,612

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Career and College Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students78190
 143.6%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic1831
 72.2%
Pacific Islander00
White58148
 155.2%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%59.5%
 6.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Career and College Academy.

Students at Career and College Academy are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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