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)
Top Rankings
Operation Fresh Start ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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