Serving 183 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (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 183 students has grown by 14% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1477 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
43%
9%
White
38%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy's ranking?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is ranked #1477 out of 1,984 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
183 students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy offer ?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy part of?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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