The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kenosha Eschool K-12
Kenosha eSchool K-12 was a virtual charter school serving students across a wide grade band, part of the Kenosha Unified School District. It is now closed. For any family or resident looking into this school, the most important fact is that it is no longer operating, so the information here describes what existed in its final years.
The school offered a fully online learning model under the umbrella of a regular public school charter. Because it was a virtual program, the student population was likely dispersed and small. State testing results from the 2022-23 school year reflect that scale. For most grade levels and subjects, the data was suppressed by the state due to very small student counts, a common practice to protect privacy when groups are tiny. In the few grade levels where results were reported, the numbers remained very small. For fifth grade, half of the students tested were proficient in math, and all were proficient in English language arts. For eighth grade, half were proficient in ELA and half in social studies, but none were proficient in math or science. Participation rates in state testing were low, which is not unusual for a virtual school where on-site testing logistics can be challenging.
Because the school is closed, much of the typical data that helps families understand a school’s environment is unavailable. Enrollment totals, the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, racial and ethnic composition, and counts of students with disabilities or English learners were all missing from the records. There is no graduation rate on file, which likely reflects the school’s status as a closed entity rather than an indication of its performance. Program offerings, course access, staffing ratios, and disciplinary data were also absent. In short, the academic picture that exists is fragmentary and based on very few test-takers.
The school sat within the context of the Kenosha Unified School District, which has been navigating declining enrollment. According to publicly reported information, the district undertook a “rightsizing” effort in 2023, voting to close multiple schools, including one middle school and five elementary schools, as part of a long-term plan to match capacity with projected enrollment. Kenosha eSchool was a virtual option within this district, and its closure aligns with that broader consolidation. The city of Kenosha itself is a mid-sized city on Lake Michigan with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential areas, a restored lakefront with parks and museums, and a commuter rail connection to Chicago. Its housing market has seen values rise, and the area has been adding distribution and logistics jobs alongside established corporate headquarters.
For a parent or resident today, Kenosha eSchool K-12 is a closed chapter. The virtual charter no longer exists as a school choice. Families looking for online learning options in the area would need to check with the district about any current virtual programs or other alternatives. The record of this school provides a glimpse into a small, online program that served a niche, but its data is too sparse to draw strong conclusions about academic quality, peer environment, or student support. What remains clear is that the district is shrinking and reorganizing, and families considering Kenosha schools today should look at currently operating buildings and programs for a relevant picture.
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