Very Good
#603 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 29% in state
Arise Virtual Academy
School · Janesville School District · Janesville, WI
A Janesville School District charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
450 N Crosby Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
- Math 22% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arise Virtual Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Arise Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Janesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,696
Median home value
$226,600
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Janesville School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arise Virtual Academy is listed in Janesville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arise Virtual Academy
Arise Virtual Academy is a public school in Janesville, WI, part of Janesville School District, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arise Virtual Academy
What grades does Arise Virtual Academy serve?
Arise Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Arise Virtual Academy?
Arise Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arise Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arise Virtual Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arise Virtual Academy rank in WI?
Arise Virtual Academy ranks #603 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Arise Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arise Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arise Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arise Virtual Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Arise Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Arise Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arise Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Arise Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arise Virtual Academy?
52.6% of students at Arise Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (608) 743-6016
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53548)
- 20,509
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53548; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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