Rural Virtual Academy

Medford Area Public School District
624 College St
Medford, WI 54451
Charter School 2,259 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The **Rural Virtual Academy (RVA)** is a public, tuition-free online charter school headquartered in Medford, Wisconsin. Serving students across the state, the RVA is designed to provide families with a flexible, personalized educational alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. By leveraging digital platforms, the school enables students to complete their coursework from home while remaining connected to a supportive network of certified teachers and educational staff.

The academy emphasizes a collaborative approach, partnering with local school districts to ensure that students receive a comprehensive curriculum that meets state academic standards. Beyond core academics, the RVA focuses on fostering strong communication between families, students, and instructors to create a customized learning path. Whether for students seeking a more self-paced environment or those who require the versatility of a virtual model, the Rural Virtual Academy serves as a significant resource for distance learning within the Wisconsin public school system.
2,259
Total Students
84.5
Full-Time Teachers
26.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,916 (84.8%)
  • Hispanic
    160 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    102 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    33 (1.5%)
  • Black
    28 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Medford Area Public School District
Phone: (715)748-2400
Website: http://ruralvirtual.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 2,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 600
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 119
Grade 4 116
Grade 5 156
Grade 6 170
Grade 7 196
Grade 8 242
Grade 9 201
Grade 10 238
Grade 11 266
Grade 12 220
Gender Ratio