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Wisconsin Connections Academy vs. Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)

Should you attend Wisconsin Connections Academy or Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wisconsin Connections Academy
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,810 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Total Students
672 students
1,810 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wisconsin Connections Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA).
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wisconsin Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
31:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Connections Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcfarland School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1065 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1814 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wisconsin Connections Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
8%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in WI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wisconsin Connections Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wisconsin Connections Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
25
Kindergarten Students
35
100
Grade 1 Students
33
140
Grade 2 Students
33
140
Grade 3 Students
28
160
Grade 4 Students
34
170
Grade 5 Students
34
200
Grade 6 Students
43
225
Grade 7 Students
58
275
Grade 8 Students
72
375
Grade 9 Students
69
-
Grade 10 Students
67
-
Grade 11 Students
91
-
Grade 12 Students
66
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wisconsin Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcfarland School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wisconsin Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wisconsin Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wisconsin Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcfarland School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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