Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High

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.
423
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
80.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Demographic Student Count
White260
Hispanic64
Black50
Asian6
Two or More37
American Indian6
  • White
    260 (61.5%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (15.1%)
  • Black
    50 (11.8%)
  • Two or More
    37 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    6 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Grade Student Count
Grade 943
Grade 1093
Grade 11140
Grade 12147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22653.4%
Male19746.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)