- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stevens Point, WI
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Federal NCES profile for Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551449001116
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551449001116 · Stevens Point, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 19.3:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 77
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
77 students
What this shows Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning compares
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Stevens Point
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
How many students attend Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has 77 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
61.8% of students at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
The largest demographic group at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning?
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning rank among public schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.