Serving 1,669 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rural Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,669 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rural Virtual Academy's student population of 1,669 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 124% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rural Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Virtual Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Virtual Academy's ranking?
Rural Virtual Academy is ranked #556 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Rural Virtual Academy often compared to?
Rural Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Virtual Learning, Wisconsin Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rural Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Rural Virtual Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rural Virtual Academy?
1,669 students attend Rural Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rural Virtual Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Virtual Academy?
Rural Virtual Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Virtual Academy offer ?
Rural Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Virtual Academy part of?
Rural Virtual Academy is part of Medford Area Public School District.
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