Support WSTEM
A Future Without Limits
Opening in the 2026-27 school year,
WSTEM Inc. is building the region’s first fully independent, research-connected K4–6 STEM public charter school—serving families in Wauwatosa and beyond, with planned expansion to grades 7–8. We are securing a STEM-focused facility to support innovation, industry partnership, and growing enrollment.
#1
Charter in Wisconsin
Help us grow the WSTEM model
as a independent public charter school
Proven, Scalable Elementary STEM Model
- Daily hands-on problem-solving
- Multi-age classrooms + looping relationships
- Cross-curricular learning that mimics real-world
- High student agency + teacher autonomy
- Place-based learning + community partnerships
- Collaboration with teachers/parents/partners
#4
Elementary School in WI
The impact of your support
- Purpose-built STEM classrooms + discovery spaces
- A technology-rich “library of things” for teachers
- Safe, engaging spaces for play + community
- Equitable access to STEM for more families
- A home for research partners, mentors + industry
collaboration in Southeast Wisconsin
94.9
High DPI Performance
Facility Goal: $ 1.5 M for Year 1
-> Facility rental + build-out
-> Start-up costs
-> CESA 1, architect, legal fees
-> Line of credit
-> Job postings and staff onboarding
-> Construction costs (~5%)
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WSTEM Inc. supports high achievement. Results based on WSTEM
2024-25 Dept. of Public Instruction Results + U.S. News & World Report