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Bridges Virtual Academy

1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
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Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bridges Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 80-89%
  • : 38%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bridges Virtual Academy's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Bridges Virtual Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bridges Virtual Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bridges Virtual Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bridges Virtual Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Bridges Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
80-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bridges Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridges Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Yearbook
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • Since 2012, Bridges Virtual Academy (BVA) has provided a tuition-free, virtual education program, developing students into skilled, independent learners. Our teachers, families, and students work in partnership to create a truly personalized experience. At BVA, we work to provide innovative academic instruction, to ensure access to technological tools, to support individualized academic enrichment, and to create relationships.
Profile last updated: 05/14/2024
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridges Virtual Academy often compared to?
Bridges Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Bridges Virtual Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bridges Virtual Academy?
729 students attend Bridges Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bridges Virtual Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Virtual Academy?
Bridges Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridges Virtual Academy offer ?
Bridges Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges Virtual Academy part of?
Bridges Virtual Academy is part of Merrill Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 80-89%
  • : 38%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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