Serving 59 students in grades 1-12, Mckinley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinley Academy's student population of 59 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Voyage to Greatness Starts Here
School Rankings
Mckinley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
63%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Academy's ranking?
Mckinley Academy is ranked #1805 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mckinley Academy often compared to?
Mckinley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Two Rivers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Academy?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinley Academy?
59 students attend Mckinley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mckinley Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Academy?
Mckinley Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Academy offer ?
Mckinley Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Academy part of?
Mckinley Academy is part of Manitowoc School District.
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