Point of Discovery School

Stevens Point Area Public School District

1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Charter School 142 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Point of Discovery School (PODS), located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. Operating under the umbrella of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, the school is founded on the principles of Expeditionary Learning (EL Education). This model emphasizes a hands-on, project-based approach to academics, where students engage in deep-dive "expeditions" that connect classroom learning to real-world issues, community service, and professional-quality products.

The school is defined by its small, tight-knit culture that prioritizes character development and student agency alongside rigorous academic standards. By utilizing a personalized learning environment, PODS encourages students to take ownership of their education, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The school aims to bridge the gap between traditional schooling and authentic life experiences, preparing graduates to be active, engaged citizens who are capable of navigating and improving the complex world around them.

142

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point of Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	4
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
125 (88.7 %)
Two or More
10 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)

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:	Stevens Point Area Public School District
Phone:	(715)345-5566
Website:	http://pointofdiscoveryschool.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 14

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 17