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Rural Virtual Academy

624 College St, Medford, WI 54451Medford Area Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Charter
1,850
Students
Total enrolled
$10,949
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 53% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,850 students in grades PK–12 in Medford, Wisconsin.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,949 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rural Virtual Academy is a very large other in Medford, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–12 with 1,850 students. The district invests $10,949 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Rural Virtual Academy

1,850
Total Students
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
79
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution850 male · 1,000 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 687 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550894002598

Academic Outcomes at Rural Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54451

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,949Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,949
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,818
Student Support$2,080
Administration$1,314
Operations$1,642
Other$1,095
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,949 spent per student, an estimated $4,850 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
44%
State government
45.1%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal programs
10.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,949/student, 24% less than the national average
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Medford ElementaryStetsonville Elementary
↓
Middle
Medford Middle
↓
High School
Medford High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyTaylor County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMedford Area Public School District →
Phone: (715)748-4620
NCES ID: 550894002598
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Medford seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Medford Area Public School District
High
Medford High
692 students · 09–12
● 46 opp36% FRL
Mid
Medford Middle
628 students · 05–08
● 46 opp41% FRL
Elem
Medford Elementary
589 students · PK–04
● 46 opp45% FRL
Elem
Stetsonville Elementary
204 students · PK–04
● 49 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
624 College St, Medford, WI 54451
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.