Enrollment
21
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minocqua, WI
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550963003090Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 83
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Minocqua · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Minocqua, WI.
School address
District: Lakeland Uhs School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550963003090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is a higher-need, small charter high school in Minocqua, Wisconsin, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.2:1, Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 71% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakeland Uhs School District spends $20,114 per pupil, 35% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Minocqua's high schools, it stands alongside Lakeland High (696 students): Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.2:1 vs 13.4:1).
Its district, Lakeland Uhs School District, also runs Lakeland High (696 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) compares
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 71% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland Uhs School District, which includes Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa).
$20,114
Per student
+35%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Minocqua
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)
How many students attend Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minocqua, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is 4.2:1, which is 71% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
58.3% of students at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Minocqua, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) rank among public schools in Minocqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Minocqua, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minocqua on the city page.
Is Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) a good school?
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lakeland Uhs School District?
Besides Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa), Lakeland Uhs School District also operates Lakeland High (696 students). See the Lakeland Uhs School District district page for the complete list.
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