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Wauwatosa Virtual Academy

12121 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226Wauwatosa School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
168
Students
Total enrolled
$15,937
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
33.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 118% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 168 students in grades KG–12 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,937 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a small other in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades KG–12 with 168 students. The district invests $15,937 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 33.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy

168
Total Students
33.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution74 male · 94 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 24 students
Student Composition
32%
13%
43%
Asian6%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black43%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551599002921

Academic Outcomes at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53226

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,937Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,937
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,012
Student Support$3,028
Administration$1,912
Operations$2,391
Other$1,594
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,937 spent per student, an estimated $7,060 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
66%
State government
26.6%
Local (property tax)
65.6%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 33.6:1 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
Roosevelt ElementaryMcKinley ElementaryEisenhower ElementaryUnderwood Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Longfellow MiddleWhitman Middle
↓
High School
East HighWest High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyMilwaukee County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWauwatosa School District →
Phone: (414)773-1000
NCES ID: 551599002921
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa School District
High
East High
1,067 students · 09–12
● 47 opp19% FRL
High
West High
1,050 students · 09–12
● 52 opp25% FRL
Mid
Longfellow Middle
737 students · 06–08
● 47 opp18% FRL
Mid
Whitman Middle
650 students · 06–08
● 52 opp27% FRL
Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
414 students · PK–05
● 47 opp22% FRL
Elem
McKinley Elementary
395 students · PK–05
● 49 opp14% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary
374 students · PK–05
● 52 opp28% FRL
Elem
Underwood Elementary
336 students · PK–05
● 49 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12121 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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.