Original Research by School Decision on Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, located in De Pere, Wisconsin, is a public charter school within the West De Pere School District serving grades seven through twelve. The school is small, with a total enrollment that reflects its specialized or alternative program nature. State testing data was suppressed for all subjects and grades, meaning results are not publicly reported in the usual format. This is common for schools with very small testing populations, where reporting could identify individual students. A parent reading these results should understand that the absence of proficiency data is a function of the school’s size, not a measure of its academic standing, and they would need to discuss student progress directly with the school’s staff.
The student body is drawn predominantly from the surrounding De Pere area. De Pere is a mid-sized city in the Green Bay metropolitan area, split by the Fox River, with a historic downtown, the private St. Norbert College, and both residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. A substantial share of Phantom Knight’s students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with a notable degree of economic need. The student composition is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students.
Because the school serves grades seven through twelve but has a very small enrollment, it does not have a traditional four-year cohort graduation rate to report in a form comparable to typical high schools. This is not unusual for an alternative or opportunity school, where students may graduate on different timelines or may transfer back to a comprehensive high school for a diploma. A parent would want to confirm with the school how students earn credits and what credential they receive upon completion.
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity sits within the West De Pere School District. The district’s publicly reported recent changes were not found in available sources, so the broader district context for things like new programming or boundary adjustments is not available here. The school’s small size and charter status suggest it may serve students who need a different learning environment than a traditional comprehensive school offers.
Housing in the De Pere area shows home values and rents that are above the national benchmark, with a modest year-over-year increase in values. The estimated monthly mortgage cost is higher than the typical rent, making renting somewhat more affordable on a monthly basis for those who do not already own. The unemployment rate nationally is moderate, and mortgage rates have remained in a notable range. For a family considering moving to the area, the local housing market reflects the broader Green Bay metro’s growth and stability.
For a parent evaluating Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, the key factor is fit. This is a very small charter school serving a specific population. It is not a school where you will find broad state test results or a typical cohort graduation rate. What you will find is a setting where the small size may allow for individualized attention and flexible pathways for students who have not thrived in a larger environment. A family considering this school should contact the school directly to understand its academic model, how it tracks student progress, and what the pathway to a diploma looks like for its students. The school’s charter and location within the West De Pere district mean it operates with some autonomy, but it remains connected to the district’s resources and oversight.
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