About Minocqua J1 School District 

Welcome to the Minocqua J1 Website. The Minocqua J1 School District is a 4K-8 School District that is made up of two schools: MHLT Elementary School, and Lakeland STAR School. The district serves 580 children in grades 4K-8. MHLT Elementary is a 4K-8 School and Lakeland STAR School is a 7-8 Charter School. The Minocqua J1 School District encompasses 320 square miles in Oneida County and is considered part of "The Northwoods" of North Central Wisconsin. Our school district is spread across the following townships: Cassian, Minocqua, Hazelhurst, and Lake Tomahawk. A majority of the land in the district is described as rural recreation and this area is definitely known for being a four season destination. 

The tourism industry is the major source of revenue for the local economy. The numerous lakes and the abundance of recreational activities, as well as superb hospitality services, bring travelers to our community all year long. Outside of the tourism industry, the largest employers include community health care, public schools, lumber manufacturing, and local retail stores. The combined population of our communities is approximately 9000, but during the summertime, it quadruples. A large number of retirees select this area for the quality of life it offers. 

Minocqua J1 School District is one of four 4K-8 elementary districts that feeds into Lakeland Union High School. Each district is administered by its own Administration and own Board of Education. Minocqua J1 is the largest in terms of both enrollment and geographic size. 

The Minocqua J1 School District offers a comprehensive program of studies for our students. This includes support and enrichment services for any level of student need. The staff includes 100 teachers and support staff members. The district is administered by a five member school board. Student achievement results are consistently above state and national averages. In general, our students score in the top 25% for students nationwide in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. While our achievement scores exceed the state average, our pupil costs are below state average. A wide range of co-curricular and after school activities is offered by the district, including summer school. One of our founding beliefs is "Building Relationships, One Student at a Time!".