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Wausau Area Virtual Education

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:
370th of 641 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,559 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wausau Area Virtual Education is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.11. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (12%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Wausau Area Virtual Education employs 9.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 370th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Wausau Area Virtual Education in the ranking list.)

Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241st 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 149th 1050 85.8%
2022 46.70 640th 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 139th 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 313th 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 93rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.20 49th 613 92.0%
2022 56.49 260th 617 57.9%
2023 53.86 291st 640 54.5%
2024 49.11 370th 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 144th 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 6th 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.

Wausau Area Virtual Education Test Scores
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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6
2017 21 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 23
2018 25 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 30
2019 48 0 4 3 0 0 5 0 60
2020 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
2021 189 1 11 8 1 0 15 0 225
2022 136 3 29 19 0 0 8 0 195
2023 110 6 14 17 0 0 4 0 151
2024 140 0 10 21 0 0 4 0 175

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
2024 175 9.1 19.2 14.3

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
2024 175 9.1 19.2 14.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)42.930.8
 12.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)56.447.4
 9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students60151
 151.7%
African American06
American Indian00
Asian414
 250%
Hispanic317
 466.7%
Pacific Islander00
White48110
 129.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%14.6%
 18.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Wausau Area Virtual Education.

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

Students at Wausau Area Virtual Education are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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