New Horizons for Learning

www.shorewoodschools.org

Charter School 24 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Horizons for Learning is a specialized educational program situated within the Shorewood School District in Wisconsin. Rather than functioning as a standalone school building, it operates as an alternative educational pathway designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The program focuses on providing personalized instruction, flexible pacing, and a supportive atmosphere to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diploma.

As an integral part of the Shorewood public school system, New Horizons emphasizes small class sizes and a highly individualized approach to curriculum. The program aims to foster strong student-teacher relationships, allowing educators to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each learner. By utilizing the resources of the broader district while offering a more tailored classroom experience, New Horizons provides a vital bridge for students who need a different structure to succeed in their secondary education.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Horizons for Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
11 (45.8 %)
Black
7 (29.2 %)
Asian
3 (12.5 %)
Two or More
2 (8.3 %)
American Indian
1 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shorewood School District
Phone:	(414)963-6921
Website:	http://www.shorewoodschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
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 10 6

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 11