Fond du Lac STEM Academy
Charter School
154 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
The Fond du Lac STEM Institute, located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational program within the Fond du Lac School District that focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Designed to foster innovation and critical thinking, the school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. By integrating these technical disciplines into their daily studies, students are encouraged to develop essential 21st-century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and digital literacy.
As a choice program, the Institute aims to prepare students for future academic and professional success in an increasingly tech-driven global economy. The learning environment is structured to be highly engaging, often utilizing collaborative workspaces and modern technology to support deep inquiry and student-led projects. Through its partnership with the broader district, the STEM Institute provides a unique alternative for students who thrive in an environment that prioritizes interdisciplinary connections and creative exploration over traditional textbook-heavy instruction.
As a choice program, the Institute aims to prepare students for future academic and professional success in an increasingly tech-driven global economy. The learning environment is structured to be highly engaging, often utilizing collaborative workspaces and modern technology to support deep inquiry and student-led projects. Through its partnership with the broader district, the STEM Institute provides a unique alternative for students who thrive in an environment that prioritizes interdisciplinary connections and creative exploration over traditional textbook-heavy instruction.
154
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 116 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White116 (75.3 %)
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Hispanic15 (9.7 %)
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Two or More15 (9.7 %)
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Black4 (2.6 %)
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Asian2 (1.3 %)
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American Indian2 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Fond du Lac School District |
| Phone: | (920)906-6722 |
| Website: | http://www.fonddulac.k12.wi.us |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 154 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 76 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
10
Grade 6
51
Grade 7
24
Grade 8
22
Grade 9
25
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 10 |
| Grade 6 | 51 |
| Grade 7 | 24 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
| Grade 9 | 25 |
| Grade 10 | 11 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 62 | 40.3% |
| Male | 92 | 59.7% |
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