Vernon County Area Better Futures High

www.viroquaareaschools.com

Charter School 20 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, located in Viroqua, Wisconsin, serves as an alternative educational option within the Viroqua Area School District. Designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on providing a personalized and flexible learning environment. By emphasizing individualized instruction and supportive programming, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond traditional coursework, the school often prioritizes a close-knit community atmosphere that fosters student engagement and social-emotional growth. By partnering with the broader Viroqua school system, Better Futures High provides its students with the resources of a larger district while maintaining the intimacy and focused attention of a specialized alternative program. It serves as a vital bridge for students seeking a non-traditional path to graduation and future success.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon County Area Better Futures High
Demographic	Student Count
White	20

White
20 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Viroqua Area School District
Phone:	(608)637-3191
Website:	http://www.viroquaareaschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11 8

Grade 12 12