School overview
At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
9.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
233
Wausau Area Virtual Education: 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Wausau Area Virtual Education
Wausau Area Virtual Education is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Wausau. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Wausau School District. NCES reports 152 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, 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 (76.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 32 AP courses. 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 Wausau Area Virtual Education
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.25 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 0.1 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
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.3%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black2%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Offered
32 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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