Wildlands Charter School

E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722

www.augusta.k12.wi.us

Charter School 71 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Wildlands Charter School, located in Augusta, Wisconsin, is a specialized public charter school that operates under the umbrella of the Augusta School District. The school is distinct for its focus on place-based and environmental education, utilizing the natural landscape of the region as a primary classroom. By integrating outdoor experiences with rigorous academic standards, Wildlands aims to foster a deep connection between students and their local ecosystem while promoting hands-on learning, critical thinking, and ecological stewardship.

Designed for students who thrive in non-traditional settings, the school emphasizes a project-based learning model that encourages individual growth and community collaboration. The curriculum is crafted to be highly interdisciplinary, often blending science, social studies, and language arts through thematic studies centered on nature and sustainability. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, Wildlands Charter School provides a personalized educational experience that prepares students to be environmentally conscious citizens and academically prepared lifelong learners.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wildlands Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
67 (94.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.8 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

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:	Augusta School District
Phone:	(715)286-4400
Website:	http://www.augusta.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 10

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 9