Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Exploration Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exploration Academy?
The graduation rate of Exploration Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Exploration Academy?
6 students attend Exploration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Exploration Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exploration Academy?
Exploration Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Exploration Academy offer ?
Exploration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Exploration Academy part of?
Exploration Academy is part of Verona Area School District.
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