- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Arise Virtual Academy shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-21.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 550702002991 · Janesville, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
119 enr · 9.9:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Arise Virtual Academy shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-21.1%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Arise Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- This school 119
Arise Virtual Academy
119 students
What this shows Arise Virtual Academy reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arise Virtual Academy compares
Arise Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,272
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.