SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Waupun School District school district, located in Fox Lake, WI with about 108 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies (SAGES), located in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, is a unique charter school operating within the Waupun Area School District. It is designed to provide students with a hands-on, inquiry-based learning environment that integrates traditional core academics with a specialized focus on agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sustainability. By leveraging its rural setting, the school emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging students to connect their classroom studies with the real-world applications of farming, conservation, and ecosystem management.

Beyond its academic curriculum, SAGES is known for fostering a close-knit school community that prioritizes personal growth, stewardship, and civic responsibility. The school offers a diverse range of opportunities for students to engage with their local environment, often utilizing outdoor classrooms and community partnerships to deepen their understanding of biological sciences and agricultural practices. By bridging the gap between rigorous academic standards and practical life skills, SAGES prepares its students to become informed, environmentally conscious citizens ready to address the challenges of a modern, technology-driven agricultural landscape.

For more information, contact School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies at (920) 324-9341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.