Enrollment
78
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Appleton, WI
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fox Cities Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002724Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Cities Leadership Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Cities Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+171% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Cities Leadership Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Fox Cities Leadership Academy is a small charter high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 78 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 171% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 78 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Appleton's high schools, it stands alongside North High (1,635 students): Fox Cities Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39:1 vs 18.4:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Fox Cities Leadership Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fox Cities Leadership Academy compares
Fox Cities Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 171% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39:1
students per teacher
- 171% 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.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 9.0%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Fox Cities Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Fox Cities Leadership Academy.
$13,545
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fox Cities Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Cities Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Appleton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High
Standard public school
1,635 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,238 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
1,024 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Renaissance School
Standard public school
151 students 50.3:1 students per teacher
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Standard public school
147 students 49:1 students per teacher
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
68 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Cities Leadership Academy
How many students attend Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Appleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 39:1, which is 171% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
24.1% of students at Fox Cities Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fox Cities Leadership Academy is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Cities Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Cities Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Appleton, 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 Appleton on the city page.
Is Fox Cities Leadership Academy a good school?
Fox Cities Leadership Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Fox Cities Leadership Academy, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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