Fox Cities Leadership Academy

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 78 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Fox Cities Leadership Academy (FCLA) is a specialized charter school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, operating under the Appleton Area School District. Designed for students in grades 9 through 12, the academy focuses on cultivating leadership skills through a rigorous academic curriculum, community involvement, and hands-on professional experiences. The program is tailored for students who are looking for a unique, personalized learning environment that integrates traditional education with practical, real-world leadership development.

A hallmark of the FCLA experience is its commitment to project-based learning and service. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and communication skills while engaging with local community partners and mentors. By emphasizing personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence, the academy aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary education but also to become effective, forward-thinking leaders in their future professional and civic lives.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

35.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	8
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
59 (75.6%)
Hispanic
8 (10.3%)
Black
7 (9.0%)
Asian
2 (2.6%)
Two or More
2 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)852-5405
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	43
Grade 10	17
Grade 11	10
Grade 12	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	45	57.7%
Male	33	42.3%

High School 9th - 12th

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Menasha Joint School District

1,020 Students

420 7th St
Menasha, WI 54952 (8.0 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th