Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wausau Area Virtual Education 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wausau Area Virtual Education's student population of 195 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wausau Area Virtual Education is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wausau Area Virtual Education?
The graduation rate of Wausau Area Virtual Education is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education?
195 students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wausau Area Virtual Education students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wausau Area Virtual Education offer ?
Wausau Area Virtual Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wausau Area Virtual Education part of?
Wausau Area Virtual Education is part of Wausau School District.
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