Enrollment
32
High
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW LONDON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551059002996
Catalyst Academy
709 S Shawano St, New London, WI 54961 · (920) 982-8686 · Waupaca County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
23 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 16 | 50% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Catalyst Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Waupaca County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #495 of 532 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
32
-3 (-9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 17.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32 | 2.3 | 13.9:1 | 72% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 2.3 | 10.4:1 | 67% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 2 | 18.0:1 | 69% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | 63% (22) |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | 62% (18) |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 1 | 42.0:1 | 71% (30) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Catalyst Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (29 to 32); teachers up 15% (2 to 2.3).
About Catalyst Academy
As a small high school, Catalyst Academy serves students in New London, Wisconsin. Enrollment is 32 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 475-student average for high schools in Wisconsin, enrollment here is 93% lower.
New London School District counts 7 schools and 2,019 students, including Catalyst Academy.
At 75%, White students outnumber all other groups at Catalyst Academy combined. Other students are 13% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 3% Black. By comparison, Waupaca County residents are about 93% White.
Teachers at the school number 2.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.9:1. High schools in Wisconsin have a similar average ratio of 14.6:1. The school's lunch program data list 72% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Waupaca County, the average is 43%.
Federal survey data for Waupaca County show that median household income is about $72,830, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Catalyst Academy is among the 26 public schools in Waupaca County.
New London Middle is located about 0.2 miles from Catalyst Academy. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Catalyst Academy is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant. Catalyst Academy operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
The student count in 2024-25 was 32, 9% below the 35 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 13.9 students per teacher, compared with 17.5 in 2020-21.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Waupaca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,569
Census ACS
Median income
$72,830
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,466 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New London School District
- New London HighHigh · 660 students
- New London MiddleMiddle · 540 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 283 students
- Parkview ElementaryElementary · 264 students
- Readfield ElementaryElementary · 121 students
- Sugar Bush ElementaryElementary · 119 students
Other schools in New London
- New London HighHigh · 660 students
- New London MiddleMiddle · 540 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 283 students
- Parkview ElementaryElementary · 264 students
- Sugar Bush ElementaryElementary · 119 students
Nearby schools
- New London Middle0.2 mi · 540
- Lincoln Elementary0.4 mi · 283
- Parkview Elementary0.5 mi · 264
- New London High1.2 mi · 660
- Hortonville High6.5 mi · 1,323
- Hortonville Elementary6.6 mi · 461
Frequently asked questions
About Catalyst AcademyHow many students attend Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy enrolls approximately 32 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Catalyst Academy serve?
Catalyst Academy serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy is approximately 13.9:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy reports a student body of 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Catalyst Academy public or private?
Catalyst Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by New London School District.
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