Bridges Virtual Academy

Bridges Virtual Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1201 N Sales St,  Merrill, WI
4.7
5.0
757 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Hagemeister
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
96.7%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
27
Math
23
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
39%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,035:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
White
81.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter MS in Wisconsin
#1 Best Public Online HS in Wisconsin
#2 Best Charter HS in Wisconsin
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 9 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 8 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 6 Students
Cedarville University 6 Students
Concordia University Wisconsin 6 Students
Madison Area Technical College 4 Students
Fox Valley Technical College 4 Students
Marquette University 3 Students
Liberty University 3 Students
Moody Bible Institute 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
English 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Creative Writing 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Physical Therapy 3 Students
Small Business Management 3 Students
Graphic Design 3 Students
Physician Assistant 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 11 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/18/2024
Honestly I love bridges, everything about this school is a dream. Teachers are the best, the extra help you can receive is amazing. My teachers have been very supportive when it come too needing more time on assignments or extra hours to ask them for help. If I could give everyone a big hug there I definitely would!!
5.0 Junior
2/13/2023
Bridges Virtual Academy tailors learning to their students through Individualized Learning Plans. There's a high level of parent, teacher and student interaction. There are options for project based learning or live classroom learning. The administrative staff and teachers are committed to working with atudents.
5.0 Parent
12/22/2019
I've most appreciated the individualized learning that BVA offers virtual students. You can either choose to go the route of more traditional homeschooling options or the route of on-line classes. The faculty and teachers work to enhance their talents and strengthen the areas where they are still working. The teachers have been exceptional in encouraging and modeling a love for learning. I am very happy with the education that my children have received at BVA. Another great option has been the ability to take college classes that are paid for by the school. Students are also encouraged to take CLEP classes and AP classes. BVA also pays for music and sports classes and youth YMCA memberships.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
10/13/2017
Being able to be involved in my child's learning is very important to me. I feel this school has wonderful communication and offers the guidance the child and their family needs.

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Bridges Virtual Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Merrill, WI and is served by the Merrill Area School District in Wisconsin. The school has a total enrollment of 757 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Bridges Virtual Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 96.7%, and the average ACT score is 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, Wausau Area Virtual Education, Merrill High School, and more. Learn more about what Merrill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bridges Virtual Academy.

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