Harborside Academy

www.kusd.edu

Charter School 578 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Harborside Academy, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a specialized public high school that operates as part of the Kenosha Unified School District. As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, it distinguishes itself from traditional high schools by emphasizing a project-based curriculum. Instead of solely relying on textbooks, students engage in deep-dive "expeditions" that connect rigorous academic standards with real-world problem solving, community service, and hands-on investigation.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit culture and commitment to character development, often prioritizing themes of responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative environment, Harborside aims to prepare students for college and careers not just through test scores, but by cultivating critical thinking, communication skills, and an active sense of citizenship. It serves as a popular choice for students looking for a non-traditional, inquiry-based approach to secondary education.

578

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harborside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	174
Black	55
Asian	9
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
307 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
174 (30.1 %)
Black
55 (9.5 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Kenosha School District
Phone:	(262)359-8400
Website:	http://www.kusd.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
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 6 56

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 108

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 97