Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Portage Academy Of Achievement ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Portage Academy Of Achievement ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Academy Of Achievement is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portage Academy Of Achievement is ranked #456 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Academy Of Achievement?
The graduation rate of Portage Academy Of Achievement is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Portage Academy Of Achievement?
25 students attend Portage Academy Of Achievement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Portage Academy Of Achievement students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Academy Of Achievement?
Portage Academy Of Achievement has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Academy Of Achievement offer ?
Portage Academy Of Achievement offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Academy Of Achievement part of?
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