Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Island City Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Island City Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Island City Virtual Academy's student population of 54 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Island City Virtual Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Island City Virtual Academy often compared to?
Island City Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Elementary School, Haugen Elementary School, Link2learn Virtual Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Island City Virtual Academy?
54 students attend Island City Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Island City Virtual Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Island City Virtual Academy offer ?
Island City Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Island City Virtual Academy part of?
Island City Virtual Academy is part of Cumberland School District.
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