Wisconsin Virtual Academy is a virtual school administered as a charter school by the McFarland School District in McFarland, Wisconsin. The school is operated by the for-profit K12 Inc. corporation of Virginia.
Serving 1,353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)'s student population of 1,353 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 168% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Motto
Education is not one-size-fits-all.
School Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
17%
9%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)'s ranking?
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) is ranked #1814 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) often compared to?
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)is often viewed alongside schools like Wisconsin Connections Academy, Eachieve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)?
1,353 students attend Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) offer ?
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) part of?
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) is part of Mcfarland School District.
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