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#2094 of 2,105 schools in WI

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

School · Ripon Area School District · Ripon, WI

A Ripon Area School District charter school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

Administrative Services Center PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971

  • Math 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics4.2Below Average33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$13,493
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated827/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripon), 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

$65,914

Median home value

$182,800

Median rent

$708/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ripon Area School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is listed in Ripon Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is a public school in Ripon, WI, part of Ripon Area School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,094 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

What grades does Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning serve?

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning rank in WI?

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks #2,094 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has 34% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning a charter school?

Yes, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning a Title I school?

No, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?

22.8% of students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fond du Lac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
Area population (ZIP 54971)
10,783
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
44.9
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 54971; 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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