School of Options and Applied Research High

Northland Pines School District
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
Charter School 65 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
The School of Options & Applied Research (SOAR) High School, located in Eagle River, Wisconsin, is a specialized charter school within the Northland Pines School District. Designed for students who thrive in non-traditional learning environments, SOAR focuses on a project-based and experiential curriculum. The school emphasizes individualized learning plans, allowing students to pursue their academic goals through hands-on research, community involvement, and self-directed study rather than relying solely on a conventional classroom model.

The school is noted for its intimate, supportive culture, which prioritizes strong relationships between students and faculty. By integrating technology and real-world problem-solving into its daily operations, SOAR aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. It serves as an ideal option for students looking for a flexible, personalized educational experience that fosters both academic growth and personal responsibility within a collaborative community.
65
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (90.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5%)
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: Northland Pines School District
Phone: (715)547-3619
Website: http://www.npsd.k12.wi.us/soar/hs
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 6
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Northland Pines School District
543 Students
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521 (0.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th