Rock River Charter School

www.janesville.k12.wi.us

Charter School 267 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rock River Charter School, located in downtown Janesville, Wisconsin, serves as an alternative educational option within the School District of Janesville. Designed to meet the needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to academics. By offering a smaller, more supportive setting, the institution aims to help students who have struggled in conventional high school settings stay on track toward graduation and future success.

The school emphasizes a flexible and student-centered curriculum that encourages self-paced learning and close mentorship from faculty. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Rock River Charter School seeks to build both academic proficiency and the life skills necessary for post-secondary education or the workforce. As part of the public school district, it remains committed to providing inclusive, high-quality instruction while maintaining the unique, individualized structure that defines its charter mission.

267

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock River Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	27
Black	33
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
170 (63.7%)
Black
33 (12.4%)
Two or More
29 (10.9%)
Hispanic
27 (10.1%)
Asian
7 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)752-8273
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 1

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 164