Serving 1,850 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rural Virtual Academy ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
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: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,850 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rural Virtual Academy's student population of 1,850 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rural Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Virtual Academy's ranking?
Rural Virtual Academy is ranked #825 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Rural Virtual Academy often compared to?
Rural Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Connections Academy, Wisconsin Virtual Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rural Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Rural Virtual Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rural Virtual Academy?
1,850 students attend Rural Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rural Virtual Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Virtual Academy?
Rural Virtual Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Virtual Academy offer ?
Rural Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Virtual Academy part of?
Rural Virtual Academy is part of Medford Area Public School District.
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