What grades does Innovations STEM Academy serve?

Innovations STEM Academy operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Sparta area.

Where is Innovations STEM Academy located?

Innovations STEM Academy is a town school in Sparta, WI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations STEM Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Innovations STEM Academy is 17.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is Innovations STEM Academy a charter school?

Innovations STEM Academy operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in Sparta, WI?

Schools in Sparta include Innovations STEM Academy and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Sparta area.

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Innovations STEM Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta Area School District

Sparta, WI 54656

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Mon

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Aug

Mon

One Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All students have one hour early release every Wednesday.

Aug

Mon

One Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All students have one hour early release every Wednesday.

Sep

Wed

One Hour Early Releasehalf_day

Every Wednesday for all students

Sep

Wed

Weekly Early Releasehalf_day

Wednesdays are One Hour Early Release for all students.

Sep

Wed

Weekly Early Releasehalf_day

Wednesdays are One Hour Early Release for all students.

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

17.6:1

Locale

Town

District

Sparta Area School District

Phone

(608)366-3497

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-69%

Math Proficiency

60-69%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.7%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,085

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,628

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,166

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 60%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.6%

Below 150% poverty line

2.7%

Unemployment rate

9.1%

Uninsured residents

9.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

617

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

570

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

163 (29%)

Other Health Impairment

144 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

122 (21%)

Autism

63 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

39 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

13 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Growing(+50% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

One Hour Early Release

half_day

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

One Hour Early Release

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	One Hour Early Release Every Wednesday for all students	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Weekly Early Release Wednesdays are One Hour Early Release for all students.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Weekly Early Release Wednesdays are One Hour Early Release for all students.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	One Hour Early Release Every Wednesday for all students	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School (Labor Day) Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School (Labor Day) Labor Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School Professional Development Day (inferred)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	End of 1st Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	End of 1st Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	No School Teacher Workday (inferred)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	No School Teacher Workday (inferred)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	End of Trimester 1	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	End of Trimester 1	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of 2nd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of 2nd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School (Presidents' Day) Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School (Presidents' Day) Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	End of Trimester 2	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	End of Trimester 2	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	End of 4th Quarter/Semester 2/3rd Trimester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	End of 4th Quarter / Semester 2 / 3rd Trimester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Release 2 Hour Early Release	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School 2 Hour Early Release	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School 2 Hour Early Release	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	End of 4th Quarter/Semester 2/3rd Trimester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	End of 4th Quarter / Semester 2 / 3rd Trimester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Release 2 Hour Early Release	half_day	—