Serving 5 students in grades 7-12, Copper Lake School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Copper Lake School's student population of 5 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1970
The diversity score of Copper Lake School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
40%
9%
White
20%
67%
Hawaiian
20%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Copper Lake School often compared to?
Copper Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Secure Program Facility, Lincoln Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Copper Lake School?
5 students attend Copper Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Copper Lake School students are Black, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Lake School?
Copper Lake School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Copper Lake School offer ?
Copper Lake School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Copper Lake School part of?
Copper Lake School is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
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