- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550963003090Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550963003090 · Minocqua, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
21 enr · 4.2:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland High (696 students)
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) compares
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,974
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Lakeland Uhs School District reports $21,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar high schools in Minocqua
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 3.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.