School Overview
The Fond du Lac STEM Institute, located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational program within the Fond du Lac School District that focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Designed to foster innovation and critical thinking, the school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. By integrating these technical disciplines into their daily studies, students are encouraged to develop essential 21st-century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

As a choice program, the Institute aims to prepare students for future academic and professional success in an increasingly tech-driven global economy. The learning environment is structured to be highly engaging, often utilizing collaborative workspaces and modern technology to support deep inquiry and student-led projects. Through its partnership with the broader district, the STEM Institute provides a unique alternative for students who thrive in an environment that prioritizes interdisciplinary connections and creative exploration over traditional textbook-heavy instruction.
162
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fond du Lac STEM Academy
Demographic Student Count
White116
Hispanic18
Black8
Asian2
Two or More15
American Indian3
  • White
    116 (71.6%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (9.3%)
  • Black
    8 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fond du Lac School District
Phone: (920)906-6722
Website: http://www.fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fond du Lac STEM Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 637
Grade 739
Grade 835
Grade 918
Grade 1016
Grade 1111
Grade 126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fond du Lac STEM Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5936.4%
Male10363.6%