Below Average
#1713 of 2,105 schools in WI
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
School · Wauwatosa School District · Wauwatosa, WI
A charter school in Wauwatosa, WI where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12121 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wauwatosa 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wauwatosa), 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
$86,361
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Coletta Day School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Macdowell Montessori School K3-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| Vel R Phillips SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 134 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wauwatosa School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is listed in Wauwatosa School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI, part of Wauwatosa School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 38.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
What grades does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy serve?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 38.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy rank in WI?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks #1,713 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
13.9% of students at Wauwatosa 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (414) 773-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 53226)
- 18,893
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53226; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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