Central Wisconsin STEM Academy

www.nekoosasd.net/index.php/stem-academy

Charter School 32 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Central Wisconsin STEM Academy, located in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational program operating within the Nekoosa School District. Designed to provide a rigorous and modern curriculum, the academy focuses on integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into daily learning. By emphasizing hands-on inquiry and project-based instruction, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a 21st-century workforce, fostering critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and a deep interest in technical fields.

The academy serves as a specialized learning environment that encourages students to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. By leveraging local partnerships and modern resources, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students can explore innovation and career pathways in STEM. Through its dedicated mission, the Central Wisconsin STEM Academy provides students with the foundational tools necessary to excel academically while cultivating the adaptability required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven global landscape.

Total Students

1.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Wisconsin STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	2

White
30 (93.8%)
Hispanic
2 (6.2%)

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:	Nekoosa School District
Phone:	(715)886-8040
Website:	http://www.nekoosasd.net/index.php/stem-academy
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
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 6 11

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 5