Serving 18 students in grades 4-12, Second Avenue School ranks in the top 50% 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Second Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Second Avenue School's student population of 18 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Second Avenue School is 0.57, 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)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
11%
9%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
6%
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 Second Avenue School often compared to?
Second Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildlands Charter 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 44% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Second Avenue School?
The graduation rate of Second Avenue School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 88%.
How many students attend Second Avenue School?
18 students attend Second Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Second Avenue School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Second Avenue School offer ?
Second Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Second Avenue School part of?
Second Avenue School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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