Rural Virtual Academy

Medford Area Public School District
624 College St
Medford, WI 54451
Charter School 1,850 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The **Rural Virtual Academy (RVA)** is a public, tuition-free online charter school headquartered in Medford, Wisconsin. Serving students across the state, the RVA is designed to provide families with a flexible, personalized educational alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. By leveraging digital platforms, the school enables students to complete their coursework from home while remaining connected to a supportive network of certified teachers and educational staff.

The academy emphasizes a collaborative approach, partnering with local school districts to ensure that students receive a comprehensive curriculum that meets state academic standards. Beyond core academics, the RVA focuses on fostering strong communication between families, students, and instructors to create a customized learning path. Whether for students seeking a more self-paced environment or those who require the versatility of a virtual model, the Rural Virtual Academy serves as a significant resource for distance learning within the Wisconsin public school system.
1,850
Total Students
78.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,607 (86.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    95 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    83 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    28 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    24 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
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: Medford Area Public School District
Phone: (715)748-4620
Website: http://ruralvirtual.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 1,850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 600
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 99

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 135
Grade 5 111
Grade 6 157
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 183
Grade 9 158
Grade 10 161
Grade 11 192
Grade 12 161
Gender Ratio