ARISE Virtual Academy

www.janesville.k12.wi.us

Charter School 147 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

ARISE Virtual Academy, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, is a public virtual charter school that serves as an alternative educational option for students in grades 6 through 12. Operating under the umbrella of the School District of Janesville, the academy is designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional learning environment. It offers a flexible, individualized curriculum that allows students to complete their coursework online while maintaining access to district resources and support systems.

The program emphasizes personalized learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace while receiving guidance from state-certified teachers. By blending independent study with virtual instruction, ARISE Virtual Academy provides a path for students who may require a more adaptable schedule due to personal, academic, or extracurricular commitments. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and college or career readiness, ensuring that graduates meet the same rigorous educational standards as those in traditional brick-and-mortar high schools.

147

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARISE Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	13
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	17

White
95 (64.6 %)
Two or More
17 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (8.8 %)
Asian
13 (8.8 %)
Black
9 (6.1 %)

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:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)743-6016
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 21