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Clark Street Community School
Clark Street Community School, nominated by Clayton Christensen Institute and Mastery Transcript Consortium, is a high school in Middleton, Wisconsin, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Middleton, Wisconsin
Governance Public Charter School
Grades High
Students 105
Locale Suburban
Principal Nicki Victor
Demographics
Percentage of students*
1%
English Learners
25%
Free/Reduced Lunch
50%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 7%
White 76%
2+ Races —
Why Clark Street Community School was nominated
This school has a fully implemented mastery-based learning system and uses the Mastery Transcript as the official summative record for some or all graduates., This school does a great job making learning flexible and personal based on students' needs and interests., The school has implemented mastery-based learning system and uses the Mastery Transcript as the official summative record for some or all graduates or supplements the legacy transcript with the MTC Learning Record reporting on "durable skills) (aka "portrait of a gradudate" competencies)., Clark Street Community School was founded by local educators, community members, students, and families interested in developing a school for educational innovation within their district. It was started to serve students who needed an alternative to traditional high school, particularly those with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs, including a significant population on the autism spectrum. What makes it distinctive is its multi-age structure without traditional grade levels (freshmen through seniors), its fully inclusive special education model with team-teaching, and its cross-aged thematic seminars developed from student interests and linked with community partners. Students have significant agency through competency-based assessments using rubrics, portfolios, and public demonstrations of learning rather than traditional grades, and they can approach learning at their own pace with flexible graduation timelines.
Student experience design
Clark Street Community School seeks create a learning environment where every child knows they belong, deeply understands their personal genius and confidently understands how they can use it for the greater good.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
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Performance Based Assessment |
5+ years
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Restorative Practices |
5+ years
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Student-led Conferences |
5+ years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Co-leadership
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.