Fox West Academy

www.foxwestacademy.org

Charter School 58 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fox West Academy, located in Hortonville, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter middle school serving students in grades 6–8. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning (PBL) model, which emphasizes hands-on experiences, collaboration, and real-world application of academic standards. Rather than relying solely on traditional textbook-based instruction, students at Fox West work on interdisciplinary projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and personalized goal setting.

The school is designed to foster a tight-knit, inclusive community where student voice and choice are central to the educational experience. By focusing on the "whole child," Fox West Academy aims to develop not only academic proficiency but also essential life skills such as leadership, communication, and self-advocacy. Its curriculum is flexible, allowing students to explore their interests while meeting state requirements, making it an ideal environment for students who thrive in non-traditional, active learning settings.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox West Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
51 (87.9 %)
Two or More
5 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hortonville Area School District
Phone:	(920)779-7929
Website:	http://www.foxwestacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
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 20

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 17