Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

School Overview
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (DCA-WI) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades 9–12 across the state. Authorized by the McFarland School District, the academy is specifically designed to blend traditional high school academics with career-focused learning. By offering a variety of industry-relevant pathways—such as Business, Health Science, and Information Technology—the school aims to provide students with a head start on their professional futures while simultaneously fulfilling their graduation requirements.

The school operates through an asynchronous virtual platform, allowing students to access their coursework and engage with state-certified teachers from the comfort of their homes. This flexible model is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional setting, such as those balancing extracurricular commitments, those seeking advanced career preparation, or those who simply learn better in a self-paced, digital environment. Ultimately, DCA-WI focuses on equipping graduates with both a high school diploma and the practical, marketable skills necessary to transition directly into the workforce or post-secondary education.
232
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
46.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Demographic Student Count
White150
Hispanic27
Black30
Asian4
Two or More19
American Indian2
  • White
    150 (64.7 %)
  • Black
    30 (12.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: McFarland School District
Phone: (608)838-9482
Website: http://www.widca.k12.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 46.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 38
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Grade Student Count
Grade 938
Grade 1064
Grade 1156
Grade 1274
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10947%
Male12353%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)