Serving 1,030 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Iforward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iforward's student population of 1,030 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,030 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
“Students Matter at iForward”
School Rankings
Iforward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iforward is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1801 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iforward's ranking?
Iforward is ranked #1801 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iforward?
The graduation rate of Iforward is 84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Iforward?
1,030 students attend Iforward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Iforward students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iforward?
Iforward has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iforward offer ?
Iforward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Iforward part of?
Iforward is part of Grantsburg School District.
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