Valley New School is a charter school in Appleton, Wisconsin operated by the Appleton Area School District. It has a capacity of 68 students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, Valley New School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Valley New School's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Valley New School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley New School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1583 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Flytrap
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley New School's ranking?
Valley New School is ranked #1583 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Valley New School often compared to?
Valley New Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance School, Tesla Engineering Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley New School?
The graduation rate of Valley New School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley New School?
66 students attend Valley New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Valley New School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley New School?
Valley New School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley New School offer ?
Valley New School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley New School part of?
Valley New School is part of Appleton Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Valley New School located?
Valley New School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Appleton, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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