D C Everest Idea School

charter.dce.k12.wi.us

Charter School 65 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

D.C. Everest IDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Arts) School is a specialized charter school located in Weston, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the D.C. Everest Area School District, the school is designed for learners who thrive in a non-traditional educational environment. It emphasizes project-based learning (PBL), allowing students to move away from standard classroom lectures and instead engage with curriculum through hands-on, real-world challenges that integrate multiple academic disciplines.

The school’s philosophy centers on student autonomy, flexible pacing, and the development of "soft skills" like critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Because the curriculum is highly personalized, students at IDEA work closely with mentors to design learning paths that align with their specific interests and career aspirations. By fostering a culture of innovation and independence, the school aims to prepare students not just for college, but for the modern workforce, providing an alternative pathway for those who learn best by doing rather than by rote memorization.

Total Students

4.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D C Everest Idea School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
60 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (1.5 %)

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:	D C Everest Area School District
Phone:	(715)359-0511
Website:	http://charter.dce.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 8