School overview
At a glance
Reported students
674
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
93th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
337
Bridges Virtual Academy: 674 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Bridges Virtual Academy
Bridges Virtual Academy is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Merrill. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merrill Area School District. NCES reports 674 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 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 93th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Bridges Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.8%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.9%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Merrill Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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124 reported students
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337 reported students
Washington Elementary
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257 reported students
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
High · Grades 11–12
31 reported students