Enrollment
18
High
DISTRICT 121 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VIROQUA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551536002513
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
100 Blackhawk Dr, Viroqua, WI 54665 · (608) 637-3191 · Vernon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
7 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 44% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 50% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Vernon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #513 of 532 | #8 of 8 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
18
+4 (+29%) vs 2020
+1700% since 2010-11, when it was 1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 1.3 | 13.8:1 | 39% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 69% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | 65% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 64% (9) |
| 2017-18 | 7 | 0.8 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vernon County Area Better Futures High.
Since 2017-18: students up 157% (7 to 18); teachers up 73% (0.8 to 1.3).
About Vernon County Area Better Futures High
In Viroqua, Wisconsin, Vernon County Area Better Futures High is a small high school. The school reports 18 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Wisconsin is about 475 students.
District-wide, Viroqua Area School District has 6 schools and 1,038 students.
About 100% of the student body at Vernon County Area Better Futures High is White.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High counts 1.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 13.8 students for each one. This ratio sits 0.8 below the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin. About 39% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. That tracks the 38% average for public schools in Vernon County.
Across Vernon County, the median household income is $71,893, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Vernon County is home to 23 public schools and about 3,669 public school students.
The closest other public school is Viroqua Middle, less than a tenth of a mile away. Vernon County Area Better Futures High has 5 other public schools within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Vernon County Area Better Futures High is Town: Distant. Vernon County Area Better Futures High is one of the charter schools in Wisconsin.
Enrollment has grown by 4 students since 2020-21, to 18.
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Vernon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,049
Census ACS
Median income
$71,893
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
3,669 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Viroqua Area School District
- Viroqua HighHigh · 301 students
- Viroqua ElementaryElementary · 276 students
- Viroqua MiddleMiddle · 253 students
- Viroqua Area Montessori SchoolElementary · 147 students
- Laurel HighHigh · 43 students
Other schools in Viroqua
- Viroqua HighHigh · 301 students
- Viroqua ElementaryElementary · 276 students
- Viroqua MiddleMiddle · 253 students
- Viroqua Area Montessori SchoolElementary · 147 students
- Laurel HighHigh · 43 students
Nearby schools
- Viroqua Middle0.0 mi · 253
- Viroqua High0.0 mi · 301
- Laurel High0.0 mi · 43
- Viroqua Elementary0.2 mi · 276
- Viroqua Area Montessori School0.2 mi · 147
- Westby Elementary6.4 mi · 277
Frequently asked questions
About Vernon County Area Better Futures HighWhat is the total enrollment at Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High enrolls approximately 18 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Vernon County Area Better Futures High serve?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Vernon County Area Better Futures High have?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
At Vernon County Area Better Futures High, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Who oversees Vernon County Area Better Futures High?
Vernon County Area Better Futures High is overseen by Viroqua Area School District in Vernon County.
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