Sheboygan Leadership Academy

Sheboygan Area School District

1305 St Clair Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081

(920)208-5930

www.leadership-academy.us

Charter School 213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sheboygan Leadership Academy (SLA) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the school is founded on the core belief that leadership is a skill set that can be taught, nurtured, and practiced. By integrating character development and civic responsibility into its daily curriculum, the academy aims to empower students to become proactive, accountable, and engaged citizens who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is distinguished by its holistic approach to education, which balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on "The Leader in Me" framework—a program based on Stephen Covey’s *7 Habits of Highly Effective People*. Beyond the traditional classroom subjects, SLA emphasizes experiential learning, community service, and project-based assignments that encourage students to take ownership of their education. With a mission to foster both personal and academic excellence, Sheboygan Leadership Academy provides a structured yet supportive environment where students are challenged to lead themselves and contribute positively to their community.

213

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	66
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	30

White
85 (39.9%)
Hispanic
66 (31.0%)
Two or More
30 (14.1%)
Black
20 (9.4%)
Asian
12 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheboygan Area School District
Phone:	(920)208-5930
Website:	http://www.leadership-academy.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	19
Grade 6	25
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	52.1%
Male	102	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th