McKinley Charter School

www.ecasd.us/mckinley-charter-school/home

Charter School 74 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

McKinley Charter School, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, operates as an alternative educational program within the Eau Claire Area School District. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on providing a personalized, flexible learning environment. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention, McKinley aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, improve their attendance, and earn the credits necessary to graduate with a high school diploma.

The school’s philosophy centers on fostering student growth through strong relationships between staff and learners. McKinley emphasizes a supportive culture that values self-advocacy and community connection, often incorporating project-based learning and tailored curriculum paths to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By bridging the gap for students who need a non-traditional approach, the school serves as a vital resource for those seeking a fresh start and a clear, attainable path toward post-secondary success.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	3
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
48 (66.7%)
Two or More
13 (18.1%)
Black
5 (6.9%)
Hispanic
3 (4.2%)
Asian
2 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eau Claire Area School District
Phone:	(715)852-6900
Website:	http://www.ecasd.us/mckinley-charter-school/home
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 50