Valley New School

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 60 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Valley New School (VNS) is a unique, public project-based charter school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, operating under the Appleton Area School District. Unlike traditional secondary schools, VNS is designed around a democratic model that emphasizes student autonomy, individualized learning, and community involvement. It serves students in grades 6 through 12, fostering an environment where learners take significant ownership of their education by designing their own projects, setting academic goals, and working closely with staff advisors to meet state and district standards.

The school’s culture is defined by its small, tight-knit community and a philosophy of mutual respect and shared decision-making. By integrating real-world applications into their studies, students at Valley New School develop critical thinking, collaboration, and self-advocacy skills. The school is an ideal choice for students who thrive in non-traditional settings and are looking for a personalized, inquiry-based approach to learning that prioritizes personal growth alongside academic achievement.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley New School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
51 (85.0 %)
Asian
3 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.3 %)
Two or More
2 (3.3 %)
Black
1 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)993-7037
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley New School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	7
Grade 9	14
Grade 10	9
Grade 11	12
Grade 12	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley New School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	35	58.3%
Male	25	41.7%

High School 9th - 12th