Promethean Charter School

www.lightatorch.info

Charter School

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Promethean Charter School, located in Butternut, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Operating under the Butternut School District, the school is designed to provide an alternative, project-based learning environment for students who may thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting. Its mission emphasizes personalized education, fostering student autonomy, and creating a community-focused atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving.

The school is notable for its innovative approach to curriculum, often utilizing interdisciplinary projects that connect academic standards to real-world applications. By prioritizing small class sizes and close mentorship between staff and students, Promethean Charter School aims to build the confidence and self-direction of its learners. Through their motto, "Light a Torch," the school encourages students to take ownership of their educational journeys while preparing them for life after graduation, whether that leads to higher education, trade schools, or the workforce.

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Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Butternut School District
Phone:	(715)769-3434
Website:	http://www.lightatorch.info
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th