WisconsinSchoolsBridges Virtual Academy

Bridges Virtual Academy

PublicCharterGrades -112
Merrill, Wisconsin · Merrill Area School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students697
Student:Teacher18.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch8%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 318
697
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
8%-35.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Bridges Virtual Academy is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Merrill, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 697 students. It is part of the Merrill Area School District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 43% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictMerrill Area School District
County55069
CityMerrill
ZIP54452
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550921002927

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment697

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %8%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)