Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)

Portage Virtual School serves 30 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(12-13)
<50%
48%
(12-13)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
(13-14)
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
6%
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 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Portage Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Virtual School?
30 students attend Portage Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Portage Virtual School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Portage Virtual School offer ?
Portage Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Portage Virtual School part of?
Portage Virtual School is part of Portage Community School District.

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