Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, Portage Virtual School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Portage Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Virtual School?
30 students attend Portage Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Portage Virtual School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Portage Virtual School offer ?
Portage Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Portage Virtual School part of?
Portage Virtual School is part of Portage Community School District.
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