Wisconsin Virtual Academy is a virtual school administered as a charter school by the McFarland School District in McFarland, Wisconsin. The school is operated by the for-profit K12 Inc. corporation of Virginia.
Serving 1,393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)'s student population of 1,393 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not one-size-fits-all.
School Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) 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 Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
19%
9%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)'s ranking?
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) is ranked #1814 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) often compared to?
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)is often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Connections Academy, Eachieve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)?
1,393 students attend Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)?
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) offer ?
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) part of?
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) is part of Mcfarland School District.
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