Operation Fresh Start

Many OFS participants come to the OFS classroom having experienced failure in traditional schools.
OFS goal is to help students overcome fear and frustration they often feel toward school work.
OFS provides an individualized learning environment in which certified teachers and skilled tutors provide small group and one-on-one instruction.
The teacher/student ratio for most lessons is 1:5. For those studying the Basic Skills Curriculum, the ratio is 1:1.
Typically, OFS students spend 2-4 hours daily in the classroom and the remainder of the day on the service site.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational/Technical School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Operation Fresh Start ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Many OFS participants come to the OFS classroom having experienced failure in traditional schools. OFS goal is to help students overcome fear and frustration they often feel toward school work. OFS provides an individualized learning environment in which certified teachers and skilled tutors provide small group and one-on-one instruction. The teacher/student ratio for most lessons is 1:5. For those studying the Basic Skills Curriculum, the ratio is 1:1. Typically, OFS students spend 2-4 hours daily in the classroom and the remainder of the day on the service site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Operation Fresh Startis often viewed alongside schools like Wingra School, Horizon High School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Operation Fresh Start?
The application deadline for Operation Fresh Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational/Technical School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Madison, WI is $8,651 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Madison, WI is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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