Serving 137 students in grades 6-12, Mckinley Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mckinley Charter School's student population of 137 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckinley Charter School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 schools are Mckinley Charter School often compared to?
Mckinley Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Charter School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinley Charter School?
137 students attend Mckinley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mckinley Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Charter School?
Mckinley Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Charter School offer ?
Mckinley Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Charter School part of?
Mckinley Charter School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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