K-12

Success Starts at K-12

A strong work ethic and desire to succeed are instilled at an early age in our K-12 programs. School districts in the Fox Cities Region produce more graduates, with higher test scores, than both the state and national averages. In addition, districts collaborate with businesses on a wide variety of school-to-work initiatives.

Take a look at the achievements and efforts of our K-12 education system.

The Fox Cities Region has More Graduates with Better Scores

Population with High School Diplomas:

Fox Cities Region: 95.2%
Wisconsin: 92.6%
United States: 88.1%

ACT scores:

Fox Cities Region: 22.9
Wisconsin: 22.2
United States: 21.0

Source, High School Graduation Rates: ACS 2009-2013

Source, ACT Composite Scores: Wisconsin Department of Instruction, Fox Cities Regional Composite score compiled from average scores from the following public school districts: Appleton Area, Brillion, Chilton, Freedom Area, Hilbert, Hortonville Area, Kaukauna Area, Kimberly Area Little Chute Area, Menasha Joint, Neenah Joint, New Holstein, Seymour Community, Shiocton, Stockbridge, Winneconne Community

School-to-Work Initiatives

The Fox Cities Talent Alliance, a division of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Industry, helps area school districts and businesses collaborate on a wide variety of school-to-work initiatives. The organization boasts a highly recognized math/science/technology academy for teachers and oversees job-shadowing programs.

Check out available talent pipeline boosting opportunities at Your Future Fox Cities

 

For more information on the education in the Fox Cities Region, please contact us.