Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)

Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, Portage 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
30 students
This chart displays total students of Portage Virtual School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Portage Virtual School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(12-13)
<50%
48%
(12-13)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portage Virtual School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Portage Virtual School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Portage Virtual School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Portage Virtual School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Portage Virtual School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Portage Virtual School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portage Virtual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
6%
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 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Portage Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Virtual School?
30 students attend Portage Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Portage Virtual School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Portage Virtual School offer ?
Portage Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Portage Virtual School part of?
Portage Virtual School is part of Portage Community School District.

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