Serving 175 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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 175 students has grown by 191% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wausau Area Virtual Education is 0.35, 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)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education?
175 students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wausau Area Virtual Education students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wausau Area Virtual Education part of?
Wausau Area Virtual Education is part of Wausau School District.
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