Wisconsin Virtual High (Wiva) vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should I attend Wisconsin Virtual High (Wiva) 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
Wisconsin Virtual High (Wiva) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 1,115 students in grades 9-12, Wisconsin Virtual High (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 9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,115 students
726 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
35:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1825 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#661 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Graduation Rate
71%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
-
44
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
49
Grade 3 Students
-
46
Grade 4 Students
-
46
Grade 5 Students
-
48
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
68
Grade 8 Students
-
63
Grade 9 Students
199
52
Grade 10 Students
259
44
Grade 11 Students
320
74
Grade 12 Students
337
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%