Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA)

Charter School 24 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakeland STAR Academy (LSA), located in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is a specialized public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. The academy is uniquely designed to support students who benefit from an alternative educational environment, particularly those who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings or who require a more personalized, student-centered approach to learning. By emphasizing small class sizes and individualized instruction, LSA aims to foster a supportive community where students can address their academic, social, and emotional needs.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in project-based learning and experiential activities, which encourage students to engage with their education in a hands-on, practical way. A core component of their model is the integration of "Character Education" and the development of "soft skills," such as resilience, collaboration, and self-advocacy. Through a combination of rigorous academics and a focus on personal growth, Lakeland STAR Academy strives to empower its students to become successful, independent learners who are prepared for life beyond the classroom.

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

4.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA)
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
13 (54.2 %)
American Indian
5 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (16.7 %)
Two or More
1 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.2 %)

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:	Lakeland UHS School District
Phone:	(715)356-5252
Website:	http://lakelandstar.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
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 9 4

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 12