- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, WI
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550891002975Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891002975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+153 students YoY
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) grew from 1,270 students in 2022-23 to 1,423 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+153 students YoY 550891002975 · Mcfarland, WI High · MID · CHARTER
1,566 enr · 26.5:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students)
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) grew from 1,270 students in 2022-23 to 1,423 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High
727 students
- Indian Mound M 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- Waubesa Interm 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- Conrad Elvehje 449
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
449 students
What this shows Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) reports 1,566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) compares
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) is a growing 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 84% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,566
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,862
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 313 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 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
How many students attend Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) has 1,566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), up 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) is 26.5:1, which is 84% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)?
52.1% of students at Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) rank among high schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland School District?
Besides Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva), Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), Mcfarland High (727 students), and Indian Mound Middle (534 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.