- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002724Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fox Cities Leadership Academy shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550039002724 · Appleton, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
78 enr · 39:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Fox Cities Leadership Academy shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fox Cities Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- This school 78
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
78 students
What this shows Fox Cities Leadership Academy reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Cities Leadership Academy compares
Fox Cities Leadership Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,085
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
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 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
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,238
- 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
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 (~78 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 9.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.