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Washington DuBois Christian Leadership Academy

Private | PK-6 | 182 students
“We are best known for Christian beliefs.”
 

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Compared to other schools both private and public I consider this school one of the best up and coming educational institutions in the state of Wisconsin. I will go as far as rating Washington Dubois Christian Leadership Academy an arriving four star. I feel that the leadership and vision are excellent. It is also clear that the staff is beginning to by into the vision of such excellent leadership. Most importantly the parents I've communicated with are very please with the instructions given to their children. Last, the students I've communicated with loves being at WDCLA.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
4%
Reading

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
14%
Math

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
14%
Reading

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
10%
Science

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
24%
Social Studies

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
9%
Reading

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
0%
Reading

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state.
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Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black, not Hispanic 99%
White, not Hispanic 1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Multiracial 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Source: Manually entered by school official

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/AN/A
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/AN/A
Source: Manually entered by school official

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Dance teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
Staff resources available to students
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Dance club: Praise Dance
  • Step team
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Yes
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
Clubs
  • Step team
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
School Leader's name
  • Ernest DiDomizio
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • N / A
Fax number
  • (414) 755-7806

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Hybrid
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Mathematics
  • Religious
  • Service learning
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Yes
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Bible Study
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Salvation Army
  • Marian University , Fond du lac, WI.
  • Cardnial Stritch University
  • SER Jobs
  • NESI
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Flag football
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Community service
  • Dance club: Praise Dance
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Step team
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Green, Gold and White
School mascot
  • God's Soldiers
More from this school
  • WDCLA was established to Build the Spirit of Christian Leadership and Christlike Character through Educational and Spiritual Development
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9 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.

Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
180
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
200

What does it cost?

Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid
Application fee
No

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5226 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Phone: (414) 755-7800

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