Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks 370 th of 641 Wisconsin alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wausau Area Virtual Education is a small, alternative public charter virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Wausau School District in Wisconsin. With 151 students, the school focuses on providing a virtual learning environment for its students.

Wausau Area Virtual Education has seen some notable successes in recent years. The school has had strong graduation rates, ranging from 73.3% to 100% over the past 5 years, outperforming both the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in dropout rates, from 16% in 2018-2019 to 0% in 2022-2023, a significant improvement over the district and state. The school has also reported 0% chronic absenteeism for the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's test scores show a mixed performance, with some areas of strength, such as 8th grade Social Studies and Science, and some weaker areas, such as 7th and 8th grade Math and English Language Arts.

Compared to the nearby Bridges Virtual Academy, Wausau Area Virtual Education has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, from 50 in 2020-2021 to 19.1 in 2022-2023, though it is still higher than Bridges Virtual Academy. The school has also seen a decrease in free/reduced lunch recipients, from 28% in 2020-2021 to 14.57% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the Wausau School District average. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased, from $11,672 in 2019-2020 to $7,559 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the district average.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54403-6267

(715) 261-0527

District: Wausau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370^th of 641 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,559

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wausau Area Virtual Education is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wausau Area Virtual Education 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 (72.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Wausau Area Virtual Education employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wausau Area Virtual Education is $7,559.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wausau Area Virtual Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau Area Virtual Education 370^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wausau Area Virtual Education in the ranking list.)

Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.14	149^th	1050	85.8%
2022	46.70	640^th	1067	40.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.12	139^th	1004	86.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.12	313^th	1003	68.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.92	93^rd	699	86.7%

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

Rank History for Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	85.20	49^th	613	92.0%
2022	56.49	260^th	617	57.9%
2023	53.86	291^st	640	54.5%
2024	49.11	370^th	641	42.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.96	144^th	574	74.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.10	6^th	572	99.0%

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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 Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	5	0	1	0	0	0	6
2017	21	1	1	0	0	0	23
2018	25	0	4	1	0	0	30
2019	48	0	4	3	0	5	60
2020	3	0	0	1	0	0	4
2021	189	1	11	8	1	15	225
2022	136	3	29	19	0	8	195
2023	110	6	14	17	0	4	151

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 Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	6	n/a	n/a	16.7
2017	23	0.1	127.7	34.8
2018	30	0.6	44.1	30
2019	60	0.4	150.0	33.3
2020	4	0.2	20.0	n/a
2021	225	4.5	50.0	28
2022	195	6.9	28.2	28.2
2023	151	7.9	19.1	14.6

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 Wausau Area Virtual Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	6	n/a	n/a	16.7
2017	23	0.1	127.7	34.8
2018	30	0.6	44.1	30
2019	60	0.4	150.0	33.3
2020	4	0.2	20.0	n/a
2021	225	4.5	50.0	28
2022	195	6.9	28.2	28.2
2023	151	7.9	19.1	14.6

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 Wausau Area Virtual Education

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (3.7%)	$8,454 (96.3%)	$8,780
2020	$260 (2.2%)	$11,411 (97.8%)	$11,672
2021	$307 (4.1%)	$7,252 (95.9%)	$7,559

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wausau Area Virtual Education

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 (Wausau Area Virtual Education)	42.9	30.8	12.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)	56.4	47.4	9%
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	60	151	151.7%
African American	0	6
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	14	250%
Hispanic	3	17	466.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	110	129.2%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	14.6%	18.8%

Schools Near Wausau Area Virtual Education

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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 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wausau Area Virtual Education	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	415 Seymour St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(715) 261-0527	151	8	19.1	14.6%	110 (72.8%)	6 (4.0%)	17 (11.3%)	14 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)					50.0	50.0					25.0	33.3		66.7	36.4		66.7	$7,559	$307	$7,252
Bridges Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1201 N Sales St	Merrill	54452	Lincoln County	Merrill Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(715) 536-9593	731	40	18.2	30.0%	598 (81.8%)	14 (1.9%)	41 (5.6%)	18 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (7.8%)								(n/a)	77.3	88.2	70.0	73.9	74.1	72.4	59.1	76.5	66.7	56.5	66.7	75.9	76.5	75.9	72.0	82.4	58.6	$9,183	$176	$9,007

Frequently Asked Questions about Wausau Area Virtual Education

How many students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Wausau Area Virtual Education.

Is Wausau Area Virtual Education a good school?

Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks 370^th of 641 Wisconsin alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Wausau Area Virtual Education in?

Wausau School District

What is the racial makeup of Wausau Area Virtual Education?

Students at Wausau Area Virtual Education are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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