Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy

www.oconto.k12.wi.us

13 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy (NEWLA), located in Oconto, Wisconsin, operates as an alternative educational program within the Oconto Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the academy focuses on personalized instruction and flexible scheduling to help pupils achieve their high school diplomas. By providing a smaller, more intimate classroom setting, the school aims to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students who have struggled to thrive in a conventional school structure.

The program emphasizes individual growth, career readiness, and the development of self-directed learning habits. By leveraging the resources of the Oconto School District while maintaining a distinct, student-centered culture, the Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy provides a vital pathway for students to overcome barriers to graduation. Interested families or prospective students can find more specific information regarding enrollment, curriculum, and district policies through the Oconto Unified School District’s official website.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
8 (61.5%)
Black
2 (15.4%)
Hispanic
1 (7.7%)
Two or More
1 (7.7%)
American Indian
1 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oconto Unified School District
Phone:	(920)834-7812
Website:	http://www.oconto.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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 10 1

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 8