About Us

Rocket Academy is a tuition-free public charter school for 11th and 12th graders focusing on technical manufacturing and general employability skills, located in the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District but are open to any student who wants to experience hands-on learning and prepare for a successful career in manufacturing.

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Why We are Unique

Content is self-paced

Assessments are demonstration-based

Work-based experiences

Program meets State standards

career PATHWAYS

Each student will be dual enrolled in the Rocket Academy and Lakeshore Technical College

PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

WELDING

BUILDING TRADES FUNDAMENTALS & HVAC

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

What our families are saying…

  • Parent

    “We would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving our son the best opportunity to be part of Rocket Academy Program and changing our son's life for the better for the rest of his life.” -Fehmida K.

  • Student

    “The part of Rocket Academy that caught my attention is the part where we are getting an opportunity to work with cnc machines and explore other pathway options for our future.” -Maxwell K.

  • Parent

    “I sent my son to rocket academy because he knew he wanted to work a trade. Traditional schooling isn’t his forte. Rocket Academy is a game changer for him. He is motivated to get up in the morning. He’s so proud of his accomplishments and it shows. He’s much more confident.” -Michelle R.

  • Student

    “I like the Idea of being able to get college credits while still in High School.” -Derek S.

  • Parent

    “We would recommend Rocket Academy to other families as this is a great opportunity for any student. Not only do they learn in class but they use the skills in class in the workplace.” -Mary P.

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Today, a 1st-year Rocket Academy student attended Manufacturing ROCKS at Lakeshore College. It was a day packed with hands-on activities relating to the various essential careers available in the high-tech manufacturing world!
Windows and doors ✔️ Ceiling grid ✔️ Accent painting ✔️ We're getting so close!!!
Looking pretty sharp we do say so ourselves. This building, this academy is on the verge of changing student lives, contributing to the regional workforce, and impacting the local economy. We are located in Belgium, WI, but are partnering on a broad
We're so wrapped up in this building project. The siding, masonry, and roof should all be done by the end of the week. We're still enrolling 11th and 12th graders for the fall. www.rocketacademywi.org
The Rocket Academy OG's These 8 young men took ownership of their learning in becoming the 1st Cohort at Rocket Academy. Together they combined to earn: 7 Technical Certificates in Introduction to Precision Machining from LTC 95 Technical College C