Wisconsin Virtual Learning vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Virtual Learning 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 718 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 39%). 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 33:1 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
351 students
718 students
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% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
43% | 57%
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
33:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1074 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Wisconsin Connections Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Wisconsin Connections Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/131000/130534/wisconsin-connections-academy-chart-bliUUSp.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
9
7
Kindergarten Students
7
31
Grade 1 Students
18
40
Grade 2 Students
8
30
Grade 3 Students
11
40
Grade 4 Students
14
30
Grade 5 Students
10
38
Grade 6 Students
21
44
Grade 7 Students
23
86
Grade 8 Students
37
86
Grade 9 Students
33
59
Grade 10 Students
36
71
Grade 11 Students
54
65
Grade 12 Students
70
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
8%
12%
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% Black
7%
7%
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% White
78%
68%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.38
0.52
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
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