Wisconsin Connections Academy

www.wca.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 718 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) is a tuition-free, public virtual charter school serving students across the state of Wisconsin. Operated in partnership with the Appleton Area School District, the school offers a fully online K–12 educational experience. It is designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional setting, providing families with a flexible curriculum that allows students to learn at their own pace from the comfort of their homes while remaining under the guidance of state-certified teachers.

The program emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, combining high-quality digital coursework with a strong support system that includes regular virtual instruction, one-on-one academic assistance, and opportunities for social engagement. By utilizing a "home-school" partnership model, WCA encourages parents or guardians to serve as "Learning Coaches" who supervise daily progress, making it a popular choice for students seeking an alternative to the brick-and-mortar classroom, such as those pursuing extracurricular passions, athletes, or those who simply learn better in an independent environment.

718

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

33.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wisconsin Connections Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	85
Black	51
Asian	41
Two or More	44
American Indian	10

White
487 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
85 (11.8 %)
Black
51 (7.1 %)
Two or More
44 (6.1 %)
Asian
41 (5.7 %)
American Indian
10 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)993-7076
Website:	http://www.wca.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 59