Excellent
#35 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 6% of private schools
Youth Initiative High School
High School · Viroqua, WI
A private high school in Viroqua, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.
118 W S ST, Viroqua, WI 54665
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Youth Initiative High School 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,893
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures HighCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Viroqua HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Youth Initiative High School is listed in Viroqua, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Youth Initiative High School
Youth Initiative High School is a private high school in Viroqua, WI, serving approximately 74 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youth Initiative High School
What grades does Youth Initiative High School serve?
Youth Initiative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Initiative High School?
Youth Initiative High School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Initiative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Initiative High School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Youth Initiative High School rank in WI?
Youth Initiative High School ranks #35 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Youth Initiative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Initiative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Youth Initiative High School a private school?
Yes, Youth Initiative High School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Youth Initiative High School a religious school?
No, Youth Initiative High School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vernon County
- Phone
- (608) 638-3466
- Area population (ZIP 54665)
- 8,741
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 54665; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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