HARBORSIDE ACADEMY
Harborside Academy is a public charter high school that is part of the Kenosha School District school district, located in Kenosha, WI with about 601 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Harborside Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Harborside Academy, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a specialized public high school that operates as part of the Kenosha Unified School District. As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, it distinguishes itself from traditional high schools by emphasizing a project-based curriculum. Instead of solely relying on textbooks, students engage in deep-dive "expeditions" that connect rigorous academic standards with real-world problem solving, community service, and hands-on investigation.
The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit culture and commitment to character development, often prioritizing themes of responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative environment, Harborside aims to prepare students for college and careers not just through test scores, but by cultivating critical thinking, communication skills, and an active sense of citizenship. It serves as a popular choice for students looking for a non-traditional, inquiry-based approach to secondary education.
For more information, contact Harborside Academy at (262) 359-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
http://www.kusd.edu
HARBORSIDE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Kenosha, WI with about 601 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Kenosha School District - District:
- Kenosha School District
- Total Students:
- 601
- Teachers:
- 38.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 601 students
- White
- 60.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.