Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Summary:

Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Hammond, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 231 students. The school is part of the Saint Croix Central School District, which is ranked 149 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 59.7% to a high of 76.4%, which is lower than the state average. Dropout rates have also been variable, ranging from 1.2% to 6.9%, generally higher than the state average. However, the school has had very low chronic absenteeism rates, significantly better than the state average. The school's performance on the Forward Exam has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the district and state, while others underperforming. Approximately 35-37% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average, and the school's spending per student has been lower than the state average.

Compared to the nearby River Falls eSchool, another virtual charter school, Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc has a much larger enrollment, a higher dropout rate, and a significantly higher student-teacher ratio, which may suggest potential staffing challenges or instability. However, the school's extremely low chronic absenteeism rates are a notable strength compared to the state average and the nearby River Falls eSchool.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

1751 Broadway Street
Hammond, WI 54015

(715) 796-5383

District: Saint Croix Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
495^th of 641 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,378

Student/teacher ratio: 24.7

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc ranks worse than 77.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is 24.7. (See more...)

Compare Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc employs 9.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is $4,378.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc 495^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Saint Croix Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Croix Central School District 149^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.92	499^th	1050	52.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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Rank History for all middle school students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	55.80	265^th	613	56.8%
2022	44.27	367^th	617	40.5%
2023	38.55	422^nd	640	34.1%
2024	29.76	495^th	641	22.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.14	95^th	499	81.0%
2022	74.09	72^nd	522	86.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.19	101^st	574	82.4%
2023	14.08	515^th	579	11.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.70	336^th	572	41.3%
2023	98.60	3^rd	591	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	8
2016	13	1	0	1	0	0	2	17
2017	25	3	0	1	0	0	1	30
2018	68	3	1	3	0	0	3	78
2019	117	0	0	3	0	1	2	123
2020	164	1	0	2	0	0	5	172
2021	370	2	6	21	2	0	16	417
2022	219	4	1	18	1	0	10	253
2023	186	5	2	19	2	1	16	231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	8	n/a	n/a	62.5
2016	17	n/a	n/a	17.6
2017	30	0.1	176.4	30
2018	78	1.4	54.1	17.9
2019	123	2.5	48.8	29.3
2020	172	3.0	55.8	30.2
2021	417	4.6	90.6	35.7
2022	253	5.7	44.1	35.6
2023	231	9.3	24.7	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	8	n/a	n/a	62.5
2016	17	n/a	n/a	17.6
2017	30	0.1	176.4	30
2018	78	1.4	54.1	17.9
2019	123	2.5	48.8	29.3
2020	172	3.0	55.8	30.2
2021	417	4.6	90.6	35.7
2022	253	5.7	44.1	35.6
2023	231	9.3	24.7	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$34 (0.7%)	$4,698 (99.3%)	$4,732
2020	$39 (0.8%)	$4,933 (99.2%)	$4,972
2021	$46 (1.1%)	$4,333 (99.0%)	$4,378

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc)	28.6	0	28.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Saint Croix Central School District)	55.9	33.8	22.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	231	87.8%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	19	533.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	117	186	59%
Two or More Races	2	16	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	37.2%	8%

Schools Near Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)	Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1751 Broadway Street	Hammond	54015	St. Croix County	Saint Croix Central School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(715) 796-5383	231	9	24.7	37.2%	186 (80.5%)	5 (2.2%)	19 (8.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)								(n/a)	57.1	28.6	42.9	23.1	28.6	$4,378	$46	$4,333
River Falls eSchool	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	982 E Division St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(715) 425-1800	9	1	9.0	33.3%	8 (88.9%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc

Is Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc a good school?

Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Wisconsin alternative schools.

How many students attend Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?

Students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc in?

Saint Croix Central School District

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