Copper Lake School

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12 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Copper Lake School, located in Irma, Wisconsin, is a secure correctional facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Unlike a traditional academic institution, it functions as a juvenile residential center for girls who have been placed in the state’s custody. The facility provides a structured environment that combines security with rehabilitative services, aiming to address the behavioral and social needs of the youth residing there.

The school's programming is focused on the transition and reintegration of these young women back into their communities. The curriculum and daily operations integrate formal education with counseling, life-skills training, and behavioral intervention programs. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Copper Lake School seeks to provide its residents with the tools necessary for positive long-term outcomes after their release from state supervision.

Total Students

0.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Lake School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	8
American Indian	1

Black
8 (66.7 %)
White
2 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (8.3 %)
American Indian
1 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Phone:	(262)878-5800
Website:	http://doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/copper-lake-school
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 3