Top Rankings
Viroqua Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,036 students in Viroqua Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Viroqua Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,036 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Viroqua Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
944 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
54
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,222 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,934 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,222
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,934
$17,011
Best Viroqua Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Viroqua Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Viroqua High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Viroqua Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Viroqua Area School District?
Viroqua Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,036 students.
What is the rank of Viroqua Area School District?
Viroqua Area School District is ranked #193 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Viroqua Area School District?
91% of Viroqua Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Viroqua Area School District?
Viroqua Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Viroqua Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,934 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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