School of Technology and Arts II

www.lacrosseschools.org

Charter School 23 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II), located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is an innovative public middle school within the School District of La Crosse. The school is built on a philosophy of "arts integration," where core academic subjects—such as math, science, and language arts—are taught through the lens of visual and performing arts. By fostering a project-based learning environment, SOTA II encourages students to engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving, aiming to prepare them for the complexities of the modern world.

The school is known for its close-knit, supportive community, which prioritizes student-centered education and personalized growth. Because it operates as an alternative choice program within the district, it attracts families who are looking for a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with artistic exploration and technology-driven projects. Through its focus on hands-on learning and collaborative discovery, SOTA II provides a unique middle school experience designed to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and artistic expression.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Technology and Arts II
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
21 (91.3 %)
Black
1 (4.3 %)
Two or More
1 (4.3 %)

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:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7780
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 7