Rural Virtual Academy vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should I attend Rural Virtual Academy or Wisconsin Connections Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,669 students
726 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
35:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#661 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
17
Kindergarten Students
69
44
Grade 1 Students
98
40
Grade 2 Students
123
49
Grade 3 Students
137
46
Grade 4 Students
111
46
Grade 5 Students
141
48
Grade 6 Students
147
71
Grade 7 Students
157
68
Grade 8 Students
150
63
Grade 9 Students
121
52
Grade 10 Students
118
44
Grade 11 Students
124
74
Grade 12 Students
116
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
