OREDOCKER PROJECT SCHOOL

Oredocker Project School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Ashland School District school district, located in Ashland, WI with about 47 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Oredocker Project School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Oredocker Project School, located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is an innovative public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Operating under the Ashland School District, the school is defined by its commitment to project-based learning (PBL), a teaching method that encourages students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period to investigate and respond to authentic, engaging, and complex questions or challenges. By prioritizing hands-on experiences over traditional lecture-based instruction, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility in its students.

Beyond its academic structure, the Oredocker Project School is known for cultivating a tight-knit, inclusive community where student agency is at the forefront of the educational experience. The curriculum is designed to be highly interdisciplinary, often connecting classroom lessons to real-world issues within the local Ashland community. Because of this focus, students are encouraged to take an active role in their own learning pathways, preparing them not just for post-secondary education, but for active citizenship and long-term professional success in an evolving workforce.

For more information, contact Oredocker Project School at (715) 682-7087 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.