Bobcat Virtual Academy

Birchwood School District
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
Charter School 19 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Bobcat Virtual Academy, operated by the Birchwood School District in Wisconsin, is a public virtual school designed to offer students a flexible, personalized alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging online curriculum and digital learning tools, the academy allows students to complete their coursework remotely, making it an ideal option for those who require a non-traditional schedule, are self-directed learners, or prefer the convenience of home-based education.

While the program is delivered virtually, it remains part of the local Birchwood school system, ensuring that students have access to the support and academic standards of a public institution. The academy aims to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, all while maintaining the small-town community values and personalized attention associated with the Birchwood district.
19
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (89.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Birchwood School District
Phone: (715)354-3471
Website: http://www.birchwood.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
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 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio