Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
34%
9%
White
41%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy's ranking?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is ranked #1662 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wauwatosa Virtual Academy often compared to?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Oak Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
115 students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy offer ?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy part of?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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