- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Viroqua, WI
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
Federal NCES profile for Vernon County Area Better Futures High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551536002513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon County Area Better Futures High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon County Area Better Futures High has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon County Area Better Futures High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536002513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Vernon County Area Better Futures High shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-35.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551536002513 · Viroqua, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
18 enr · 18:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua High (301 students)
Vernon County Area Better Futures High shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-35.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Vernon County Area Better Futures High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viroqua High
Viroqua High
301 students
- Viroqua Elemen
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- Viroqua Area M
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- Laurel High 43
Laurel High
43 students
- This school 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Vernon County Area Better Futures High reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon County Area Better Futures High compares
Vernon County Area Better Futures High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Vernon County Area Better Futures High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon County Area Better Futures High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon County Area Better Futures High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Viroqua
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon County Area Better Futures High
How many students attend Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Viroqua, WI. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon County Area Better Futures High is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
55.0% of students at Vernon County Area Better Futures High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
The largest demographic group at Vernon County Area Better Futures High is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vernon County Area Better Futures High rank among high schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon County Area Better Futures High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Viroqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Vernon County Area Better Futures High, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students), Viroqua Elementary (276 students), and Viroqua Middle (253 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.