At a glance
Reported students
2,259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
587
Rural Virtual Academy: 2,259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
26.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Rural Virtual Academy
Rural Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Medford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Medford Area Public School District. NCES reports 2,259 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.7:1, above the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rural Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 26.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.8%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Medford Area Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Medford High
High · Grades 09–12
667 reported students
Medford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
587 reported students
Medford Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
566 reported students
Stetsonville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
203 reported students