School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Northland Pines School District
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O' Lakes, WI 54540
Charter School 43 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
The School of Options and Applied Research (SOAR) Middle School, located in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school within the Northland Pines School District. Designed to move beyond the traditional classroom model, SOAR emphasizes project-based learning, interdisciplinary studies, and environmental stewardship. The curriculum is intentionally flexible, allowing students to engage in hands-on exploration that connects academic concepts to real-world applications and the local Northwoods community.

By fostering a close-knit, collaborative environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and personal responsibility. The program places a strong focus on student-led initiatives and personalized growth, ensuring that learners are not only meeting state standards but are also developing the social and emotional competencies necessary for future academic success. Through its commitment to inquiry-based education, SOAR provides a distinct alternative for students seeking a more personalized and experiential path to learning.
43
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (88.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northland Pines School District
Phone: (715)547-3619
Website: http://www.npsd.k12.wi.us/soar
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5 10
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio