Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Elkhorn Options Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhorn Options Virtual School's student population of 273 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 1000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elkhorn Options Virtual School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elkhorn Options Virtual School often compared to?
Elkhorn Options Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Elkhorn Options Virtual School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
273 students attend Elkhorn Options Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elkhorn Options Virtual School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Options Virtual School offer ?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Elkhorn Options Virtual School part of?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School is part of Elkhorn Area School District.
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