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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 359 students in Viroqua Area School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Wisconsin.
Public High Schools in Viroqua Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in Viroqua Area School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Viroqua High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
654 Schools
# Students
1,050 Students
284,940 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
19,254 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Viroqua Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 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
0.15
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,051 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
36,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
12 Students
26,819 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
967 Students
192,828 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
222 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
12,087 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
844
# Students in K Grade:
50
1,039
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
1,034
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
1,067
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
1,184
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
1,209
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
1,185
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
3,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
5,145
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
6,201
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,979 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,709 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,979
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,709
$16,804
Best Viroqua Area School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Viroqua High School
Magnet 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
| 303 students
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
