Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 30 students in grades 4-8, Northstar Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Northstar Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
#1404 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
40%
21-39%
38%
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Northstar Community Charter School's ranking?
Northstar Community Charter School is ranked #1404 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northstar Community Charter School?
30 students attend Northstar Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northstar Community Charter School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northstar Community Charter School?
Northstar Community Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northstar Community Charter School offer ?
Northstar Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northstar Community Charter School part of?
Northstar Community Charter School is part of Northwood School District.

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