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#2103 of 2,105 schools in WI
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
School · La Crosse School District · La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse School District charter school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
228 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Math 5% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Coulee Region Virtual Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coulee Region 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,109/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crosse), 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
$60,078
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Coulee Connections - AlternativeeducationPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| ChiledaPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Driftless Pass SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Crosse School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coulee Region Virtual Academy is listed in La Crosse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Coulee Region Virtual Academy is a public school in La Crosse, WI, part of La Crosse School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coulee Region Virtual Academy
What grades does Coulee Region Virtual Academy serve?
Coulee Region Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Coulee Region Virtual Academy?
Coulee Region Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coulee Region Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coulee Region Virtual Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coulee Region Virtual Academy rank in WI?
Coulee Region Virtual Academy ranks #2,103 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Coulee Region Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coulee Region Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Coulee Region Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coulee Region Virtual Academy has 5% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Coulee Region Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Coulee Region Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coulee Region Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Coulee Region Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coulee Region Virtual Academy?
26.9% of students at Coulee Region 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (608) 789-7664
- Area population (ZIP 54601)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 54601; 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 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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