Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Phoenix 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Phoenix Academy's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Phoenix 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 Prairie Phoenix Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
26%
9%
White
40%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is ranked #1044 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Prairie Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Shabazz-city High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Prairie Phoenix Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy?
84 students attend Prairie Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Prairie Phoenix Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Phoenix Academy?
Prairie Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Phoenix Academy offer ?
Prairie Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Phoenix Academy part of?
Prairie Phoenix Academy is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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