Below Average
#1783 of 2,105 schools in WI
Wausau Area Virtual Education
School · Wausau School District · Wausau, WI
A charter school in Wausau, WI where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 359, Wausau, WI 54402
- Math 14% vs WI 55% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wausau Area Virtual Education score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
Based on 10 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.3%
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 Wausau Area Virtual Education 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,324/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| D C Everest Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 8–9 | 3.8 mi | 853 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wausau School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #20 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wausau Area Virtual Education is listed in Wausau School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wausau Area Virtual Education
Wausau Area Virtual Education is a public school in Wausau, WI, part of Wausau School District, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,783 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wausau Area Virtual Education
What grades does Wausau Area Virtual Education serve?
Wausau Area Virtual Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wausau Area Virtual Education rank in WI?
Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks #1,783 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wausau Area Virtual Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wausau Area Virtual Education has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Wausau Area Virtual Education a charter school?
Yes, Wausau Area Virtual Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wausau Area Virtual Education a Title I school?
No, Wausau Area Virtual Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wausau Area Virtual Education?
14.3% of students at Wausau Area Virtual Education 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
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marathon County
- Phone
- (715) 261-0527
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.
- 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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