Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Charter School
423 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (DCA-WI) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades 9–12 across the state. Authorized by the McFarland School District, the academy is specifically designed to blend traditional high school academics with career-focused learning. By offering a variety of industry-relevant pathways—such as Business, Health Science, and Information Technology—the school aims to provide students with a head start on their professional futures while simultaneously fulfilling their graduation requirements.
The school operates through an asynchronous virtual platform, allowing students to access their coursework and engage with state-certified teachers from the comfort of their homes. This flexible model is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional setting, such as those balancing extracurricular commitments, those seeking advanced career preparation, or those who simply learn better in a self-paced, digital environment. Ultimately, DCA-WI focuses on equipping graduates with both a high school diploma and the practical, marketable skills necessary to transition directly into the workforce or post-secondary education.
The school operates through an asynchronous virtual platform, allowing students to access their coursework and engage with state-certified teachers from the comfort of their homes. This flexible model is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional setting, such as those balancing extracurricular commitments, those seeking advanced career preparation, or those who simply learn better in a self-paced, digital environment. Ultimately, DCA-WI focuses on equipping graduates with both a high school diploma and the practical, marketable skills necessary to transition directly into the workforce or post-secondary education.
423
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
80.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 260 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black | 50 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White260 (61.5%)
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Hispanic64 (15.1%)
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Black50 (11.8%)
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Two or More37 (8.7%)
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Asian6 (1.4%)
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American Indian6 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Exclusively virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | McFarland School District |
| Phone: | (608)838-9482 |
| Website: | http://www.widca.k12.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 423 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 80.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 196 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
93
Grade 11
140
Grade 12
147
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 43 |
| Grade 10 | 93 |
| Grade 11 | 140 |
| Grade 12 | 147 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 226 | 53.4% |
| Male | 197 | 46.6% |
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