Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Norris Academy Virtual School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in WI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norris Academy Virtual School's student population of 21 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norris Academy Virtual School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
38%
9%
White
52%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Norris Academy Virtual School?
21 students attend Norris Academy Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Norris Academy Virtual School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norris Academy Virtual School?
Norris Academy Virtual School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norris Academy Virtual School offer ?
Norris Academy Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Norris Academy Virtual School part of?
Norris Academy Virtual School is part of Norris School District.
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