Innovations Stem Academy

1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 88 students in grades 6-8, Innovations Stem Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Innovations Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Innovations Stem Academy's student population of 88 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

Innovations Stem Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations Stem Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#152 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
39%
70-74%
38%
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innovations Stem Academy's ranking?
Innovations Stem Academy is ranked #152 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Innovations Stem Academy?
88 students attend Innovations Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Innovations Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Stem Academy?
Innovations Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovations Stem Academy offer ?
Innovations Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovations Stem Academy part of?
Innovations Stem Academy is part of Sparta Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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