Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)

www.k12.com/wiva

Charter School 1,270 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) is a statewide, tuition-free online public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Operating in partnership with the McFarland School District, the academy provides a flexible, home-based learning environment that utilizes the Stride K12 curriculum. Because the instruction is delivered online, the school is designed to accommodate students who may require a more personalized pace, those involved in extracurricular activities, or learners who simply perform better outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting.

The academic program is led by state-certified teachers who provide support through live online sessions, email, and phone communication. While the schooling is virtual, WIVA places a strong emphasis on maintaining a community feel by offering various student clubs, virtual social events, and optional in-person outings across the state. Students are expected to adhere to a structured academic calendar and meet state educational standards, ensuring that they receive a comprehensive high school diploma that prepares them for post-secondary education or the workforce.

1,270

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)
Demographic	Student Count
White	768
Hispanic	211
Black	157
Asian	22
Two or More	98
American Indian	11

White
768 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
211 (16.7 %)
Black
157 (12.4 %)
Two or More
98 (7.7 %)
Asian
22 (1.7 %)
American Indian
11 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McFarland School District
Phone:	(608)838-9482
Website:	http://www.k12.com/wiva
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	887
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 220

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 389