Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

The Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. district contains a single high school, Madison Preparatory Academy, serving grades 9 through 12 with 621 students and earning a 3-star rating for three consecutive years.

Madison Preparatory Academy stands out for its exceptional student retention and graduation rates. The school boasts a 94.9% graduation rate and an extremely low 0.6% dropout rate, far better than the state averages of 85% and 3.1%, respectively. However, the district's overall dropout rate is a high 10.8%, suggesting that this school is a strong performer within its network. The school also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.5%) than the state average (22.5%), though it is slightly above its own district average. With nearly 80% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-needs population while achieving above-average proficiency in Algebra I (71% vs. 65% state), English I (71% vs. 66%), and English II (70% vs. 67%).

Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern. The school's state ranking has declined from 115th to 148th over the past two years, and test scores in core subjects like English I and English II have also dropped slightly. A notable weakness is U.S. History, where proficiency consistently falls below the state average (49% vs. 55% in 2025-2026). This creates a paradox: the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate but struggles with history instruction. Overall, Madison Preparatory Academy is a stable, above-average school that effectively supports student retention and math/English achievement, though it faces challenges in social studies and a slight downward trend in rankings.