NorthStar Community Charter School

Northwood School District
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
Charter School 23 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
NorthStar Community Charter School, located in Minong, Wisconsin, operates as part of the Northwood School District. As a charter school, it is designed to offer specialized educational opportunities that cater to the unique needs of its students, often utilizing a more flexible or project-based curriculum compared to traditional classrooms. The school emphasizes community integration and student engagement, striving to create an environment where personalized learning and academic growth are prioritized within the Northwood district.

The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the local Minong community, fostering strong relationships between students, educators, and families. By maintaining a small, supportive atmosphere, NorthStar aims to provide an alternative educational path that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and individualized development. For those interested in enrollment or specific program details, the district website provides further information on how the school integrates its charter mission with broader state educational standards.
23
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (95.7 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Northwood School District
Phone: (715)466-2297
Website: http://www.northwood.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
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 4 1
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio