Youth Initiative High School

Youth Initiative High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
500 E Jefferson St,  Viroqua, WI
4.9
5.0
64 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Voz
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average GPA
3.35
Annual Tuition
$9,000
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
7
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
540
Verbal
590
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
92.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Black
3.1%

School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in Wisconsin
#11 Best Boarding HS in Wisconsin
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 12 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 10 Students
Augsburg University 6 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 5 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 4 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 4 Students
Sarah Lawrence College 4 Students
Macalester College 3 Students
Luther College 3 Students
Lawrence University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Arts 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Psychology 4 Students
English 4 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 4 Students
Creative Writing 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
History 3 Students
Library Science 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 19 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/8/2024
My daughter graduated from Youth Initiative High School in 2023. She couldn't have been in a more supportive and caring environment. YIHS was perfect for her.
5.0
12/2/2023
This school has vital alive energy at the core of its operations. It is a noble, messy, interesting, small organization with a big heart. It graduates have gone on to a multitude of interesting lives both near and far across the globe.
4.0 NicheUser
1/8/2015
prospective students are interviewed either in person or via skype and admissions decisions are based primarily on that
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/27/2025
Youth Initiative High School has been an empowering experience for both of my sons, born 7 years apart. They each found inspiration through the many courses that offer experiences outside the classroom, including science field trips and through the Spanish program, a biennial trip to Guatemala. The...
5.0 student
6/4/2013
Youth Initiative High School has given me a wonderful education. I have not only learned about english, math, science, and art. I have also learned about robotics, philosophy, politics, culture, business, and most importantly of all Youth Initiative has taught me to be an inquisitive and thorough th...
5.0 parent
12/6/2012
This is an amazing school that will give a high school student the opportunity for amazing social growth and maturity during their four years of school and prepare them for the rest of their life. I wish I could have gone to a school like this !

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Youth Initiative High School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 500 E Jefferson St in Viroqua, in the Viroqua neighborhood. Annual tuition is $9,000. The school has a total enrollment of 64 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Youth Initiative High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.35. The average SAT score is 1140. The average home value in this area is $312,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like Viroqua High School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, Laurel High School, and more. Learn more about what Viroqua has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Youth Initiative High School.

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