Portage Academy of Achievement

www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/paa/

25 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Portage Academy of Achievement, located in Portage, Wisconsin, is an alternative education program within the Portage Community School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the Academy focuses on providing a personalized and flexible learning environment. By offering a smaller school atmosphere, the program aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits or require a different instructional approach to stay on track for graduation.

The Academy emphasizes individualized instruction, project-based learning, and strong student-teacher relationships to foster academic and personal growth. By prioritizing credit recovery and social-emotional development, the school provides an essential pathway for students to overcome barriers, build self-confidence, and eventually earn their high school diplomas. It serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that all students have access to the support they need to succeed academically and prepare for their post-secondary futures.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Academy of Achievement
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
19 (76.0 %)
Two or More
3 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (4.0 %)
Black
1 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Community School District
Phone:	(608)745-0887
Website:	http://www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/paa/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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 11 6

Grade 12 19