- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, WI
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Federal NCES profile for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550891003039Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891003039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+46.6%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 550891003039 · Mcfarland, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
423 enr · 84.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students)
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+46.6%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High
727 students
- Indian Mound M 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- Waubesa Interm 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- This school 423
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
423 students
What this shows Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High compares
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is a growing 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 | 84.6:1 | ▲ 487% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
84.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
84.6:1
students per teacher
- 487% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,862
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has 423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is 84.6:1, which is 487% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 439% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
44.8% of students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
The largest demographic group at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High rank among high schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland School District?
Besides Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Mcfarland High (727 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.