Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School's student population of 13 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vernon County Area Better Futures High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon County Area Better Futures High School?
The graduation rate of Vernon County Area Better Futures High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vernon County Area Better Futures High School?
13 students attend Vernon County Area Better Futures High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vernon County Area Better Futures High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon County Area Better Futures High School?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vernon County Area Better Futures High School offer ?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon County Area Better Futures High School part of?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School is part of Viroqua Area School District.
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