At a glance
Reported students
91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy: 91 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
22.8:1 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
- 183
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 36.6:1
What the reported data says about Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Wauwatosa. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Wauwatosa School District. NCES reports 91 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, close to 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 Black (40.7%) and White (29.7%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 22.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White29.7%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black40.7%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
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
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Wauwatosa School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vel R Phillips School
Other · Grades 03–12
139 reported students
Wauwatosa STEM
Elementary · Grades KG–05
127 reported students
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
176 reported students
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Public schools near Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Other · Milwaukee School District | PK–12 | 823 | 1.6 mi |
| Vel R Phillips School Other · Wauwatosa School District | 03–12 | 139 | 1.8 mi |
| Next Door Charter Other · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–PK | 120 | 2.9 mi |
| HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Other · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–12 | 1,974 | 3.4 mi |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science Other · Charter · Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc | PK–12 | 1,711 | 3.5 mi |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Other · Charter · Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc | PK–12 | 608 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
What grades does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy serve?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Wauwatosa School District.
How many students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy reported 91 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 183 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 22.8:1, based on 91 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy in?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is part of Wauwatosa School District, based in Wauwatosa, WI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (1.6 mi), Vel R Phillips School (1.8 mi), Next Door Charter (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.