Coulee Connections is an alternative education school serving students grades K-12 from 20 different school districts in two locations; La Crosse and Menomonie WI. Student referrals must come from school districts and are most often placement decisions by the students' IEP team.
Our highly relational, experiential, and integrated social-emotional and academic processes help students practice healthy behavioral patterns. Through this practice they develpe healthy attachment patterns with their peers and the adults in their world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is covered by the students' home school district.
Summer Program Cost
$5,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer School offers multiple sources for covering the cost of attendance
Admissions Director
Matt Tepper
School Notes
- In order for admission, a students IEP team is required to determine that an alternative placement would be appropriate.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation cost?
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation's tuition is approximately $5,000 for summer students.
Does Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation offer a summer program?
Yes, Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation?
The application deadline for Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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