Rural Virtual Academy vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should you attend Rural Virtual Academy or Wisconsin Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rural Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Most improved public schools
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,259 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 27:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
2,259 students
743 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
32:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1065 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
10
Kindergarten Students
84
26
Grade 1 Students
101
38
Grade 2 Students
107
31
Grade 3 Students
119
35
Grade 4 Students
116
28
Grade 5 Students
156
31
Grade 6 Students
170
43
Grade 7 Students
196
63
Grade 8 Students
242
69
Grade 9 Students
201
83
Grade 10 Students
238
89
Grade 11 Students
266
95
Grade 12 Students
220
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
85%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%