Enrollment
119
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Arise Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arise Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702002991Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arise Virtual Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arise Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arise Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702002991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arise Virtual Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arise Virtual Academy
Arise Virtual Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 119 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Arise Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 90% of Wisconsin schools and 31% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Janesville's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (412 students): Arise Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students) and Parker High (1,272 students) alongside Arise Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arise Virtual Academy compares
Arise Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Arise Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Arise Virtual Academy.
$13,579
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arise Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arise Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arise Virtual Academy
How many students attend Arise Virtual Academy?
Arise Virtual Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arise Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arise Virtual Academy is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arise Virtual Academy?
48.3% of students at Arise Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arise Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arise Virtual Academy is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arise Virtual Academy?
Arise Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arise Virtual Academy rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Arise Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
Is Arise Virtual Academy a good school?
Arise Virtual Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Arise Virtual Academy, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.
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