Clark Street Community School

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 108 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clark Street Community School (CSCS), located in Middleton, Wisconsin, is a public alternative high school within the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Unlike traditional high schools, CSCS is designed as a small, intentional learning community that emphasizes personalized education, student voice, and democratic participation. The school focuses on project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies, allowing students to take an active role in shaping their curriculum and engaging deeply with subjects that interest them.

The school is defined by its small size, which fosters strong, mentorship-based relationships between students and staff. By prioritizing a collaborative environment, CSCS aims to cultivate critical thinking, self-direction, and social responsibility. It serves as an ideal setting for students who thrive in non-traditional structures and are looking for a school culture that values community connection, real-world application of knowledge, and individualized academic growth.

108

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Street Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
79 (76.7%)
Two or More
12 (11.7%)
Hispanic
7 (6.8%)
Black
2 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

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:	Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Phone:	(608)829-9640
Website:	http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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 25

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 31