Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Norris Academy Virtual School 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norris Academy Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Norris Academy Virtual School's student population of 24 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norris Academy Virtual School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
42%
9%
White
46%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Norris Academy Virtual School?
24 students attend Norris Academy Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Norris Academy Virtual School students are White, 42% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Academy Virtual School?
Norris Academy Virtual School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norris Academy Virtual School offer ?
Norris Academy Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norris Academy Virtual School part of?
Norris Academy Virtual School is part of Norris School District.
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