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Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

4721 Dale-Curtin Dr, McFarland, WI 53558 · (608) 838-9482 · Dane County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE ICAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
423
High
DISTRICT 730 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
80.6:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 31.2:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
213 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 42%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 94310%
Grade 109322%
Grade 1114033%
Grade 1214735%
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54% · US 70%
White
26061%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65% · US 43%
Hispanic
6415%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 15% · US 30%
Black
5012%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 9% · US 15%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4% · US 6%
Two+
379%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1% · US 1%
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
Male
19747%
Female
22653%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
423
+270 (+176%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
80.6:1
was 76.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-254235.380.6:150% (213)
2023-24340568.0:155% (188)
2022-23232546.4:153% (122)
2020-21153276.5:150% (76)
2017-18771.746.1:126% (20)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High.

Since 2017-18: students up 449% (77 to 423); teachers up 214% (1.7 to 5.3).

About Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is a medium-sized high school. Its address is in McFarland, Wisconsin. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 423 students enrolled.

McFarland School District, which runs Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, has 9 schools and 5,921 students.

At Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, White students make up 61% of the student body. Next come 15% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 9% multiracial. The county population is about 77% White. The school's diversity index is 58%, meaning two students picked at random have a 58% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

With 5.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High was 80.6:1. On average, high schools in Wisconsin have 14.6:1, compared with 80.6:1 here. Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 50%. Across public schools in Dane County, the average is 32%.

County data help place the school in context: in Dane County, the median household income is $89,975, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 55%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. In all, Dane County has 169 public schools and roughly 78,525 students.

Insight School of Wisconsin High is the public school closest to Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High holds a charter, making it a public charter school. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.

Reported enrollment: 153 (2020-21) and 423 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades. The number of students per teacher rose from 76.5 to 80.6 over 4 years.

Discussions about Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.

Dane County at a glance

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Population
572,674
Census ACS
Median income
$89,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
55%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
169
78,525 students

Quick facts

School name
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
District
McFarland School District
Address
4721 Dale-Curtin Dr, McFarland, WI 53558
Phone
(608) 838-9482
County
Dane County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
423
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
80.6:1
Free and reduced lunch
213 (50%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
550891003039
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
What is the total enrollment at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High enrolls approximately 423 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High serve?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is approximately 80.6:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
At Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, the student body is approximately 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High?
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High is overseen by McFarland School District in Dane County.
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