Prairie Phoenix Academy

www.sunprairieschools.org

88 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Prairie Phoenix Academy (PPA) is an alternative high school located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, operating under the Sun Prairie Area School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and non-traditional learning environment than what is offered in a large, conventional high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and strong relationship-building between staff and students, the academy aims to re-engage learners who might be at risk of not completing their education or who simply thrive better in a community-centered academic atmosphere.

The academy’s approach emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, helping students build the resilience and life skills necessary for post-secondary success. PPA offers a curriculum that aligns with district standards while incorporating project-based learning and individualized pathways to graduation. By fostering a close-knit, supportive environment, Prairie Phoenix Academy provides a distinct pathway for students to earn their diplomas, grow as individuals, and prepare for their futures beyond high school.

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Phoenix Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	12
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
31 (35.6%)
Black
28 (32.2%)
Two or More
13 (14.9%)
Hispanic
12 (13.8%)
Asian
2 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

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:	Sun Prairie Area School District
Phone:	(608)834-6900
Website:	http://www.sunprairieschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 13

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 52