Lakeland STAR School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable

Minocqua J1 School District
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
Charter School 2 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Lakeland STAR School, located in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades 6–8. The acronym "STAR" stands for "Strong, Talented, Adventurous, and Remarkable," reflecting the school’s mission to foster a supportive and individualized learning environment. By emphasizing hands-on experiences and a personalized approach to education, the school aims to help students discover their individual strengths while building the confidence necessary to succeed academically and socially.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to project-based learning and its strong connection to the local Northwoods community. By integrating adventure-based programming and small class sizes, Lakeland STAR provides a nontraditional educational setting designed to engage students who may thrive outside of a conventional classroom structure. Overall, the school functions as a tight-knit community that prioritizes character development, critical thinking, and the holistic growth of every student.
2
Total Students
0.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2 (100.0 %)
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: Minocqua J1 School District
Phone: (715)356-5252
Website: http://lakelandstar.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 1
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio