BRIDGES VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Bridges Virtual Academy is a public charter school that is part of the Merrill Area School District school district, located in Merrill, WI with about 744 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Bridges Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bridges Virtual Academy (BVA), located in Merrill, Wisconsin, is a tuition-free, public virtual charter school operating under the Merrill Area Public Schools district. Designed to serve students across the state of Wisconsin from kindergarten through 12th grade, the academy focuses on providing a personalized, flexible education that allows students to learn at their own pace. By utilizing a hybrid approach, BVA combines rigorous online curriculum with strong parental involvement and support from licensed educators, making it an ideal choice for families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting.
The school is defined by its commitment to student-centered learning and community building. While much of the coursework is completed remotely, BVA emphasizes the importance of social connection by offering various extracurricular activities, field trips, and local meet-up opportunities for families. By balancing the autonomy of virtual instruction with a robust support system of mentors and teachers, Bridges Virtual Academy empowers students to tailor their academic path to their unique interests, strengths, and personal schedules.
For more information, contact Bridges Virtual Academy at (715) 536-9593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
BRIDGES VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Merrill, WI with about 744 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Merrill Area School District - District:
- Merrill Area School District
- Total Students:
- 744
- Teachers:
- 26.88
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 744 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIDGES VIRTUAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.