The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning
Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning is a regular public school within the Green Bay Area Public School District, serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade under a fully virtual model. The name references the NASA mathematician, and the school’s purpose is to deliver online instruction for families who choose a remote learning environment.
The school is small relative to most grade-band peers in the area. Enrollment is spread unevenly across grades, with third grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade having the largest cohorts and other grades having just a handful of students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the student body is diverse, with the largest groups identifying as Hispanic, white, Black, and two or more races, and smaller shares identifying as Asian or American Indian.
Because this school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is by design rather than a gap in outcomes. State testing results are available for some grades and subjects, with many results suppressed for groups too small to report publicly. For the grades where data is reportable, the proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies are below the median when benchmarked against other schools in Brown County, placing the academy in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency. State test participation was complete in every grade and subject that reported, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in those tested grades. A parent may want to discuss the school’s academic approach with administrators directly, particularly around how instruction translates to state assessment performance.
The academy is not a charter school. It operates as a regular public school within the Green Bay district, which means families who enroll still belong to the district and can return to a brick-and-mortar school if the virtual model does not fit. The district itself is undergoing a significant elementary school consolidation plan, voted on in mid-2024, that will close several buildings and redraw attendance boundaries. This restructuring does not directly affect the virtual academy, since there is no physical building assignment, but families should be aware that the district’s overall direction is one of contraction and reconfiguration rather than expansion.
Green Bay is a mid-sized industrial and commercial city on Lake Michigan, shaped historically by paper manufacturing and meatpacking. Healthcare now leads the local economy, with Bellin Health, Aurora BayCare, St. Vincent Hospital, and Prevea Health among the largest employers. The Green Bay Packers are a defining cultural and economic presence, and the Titletown District near Lambeau Field is a growing mixed-use node. Downtown sits along the Fox River with entertainment and civic attractions, while the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College operate separate campuses. The city’s population has seen a slight decline in recent estimates. Housing values in the immediate area are modest relative to Wisconsin state benchmarks, and rents are also lower than the state median, making the area more affordable than many parts of the state.
For a family considering enrollment, the central factor is the virtual model. The school exists to serve students who learn best at home, and the small enrollment and limited grade-level peer groups mean a child may have very few classmates in their grade during online interactions. The low state test scores are a soft spot, and given the small numbers, a single year’s cohort can shift the percentages considerably; a parent should ask how the school monitors individual student growth. The school is housed administratively at an address in downtown Green Bay, but instruction is delivered remotely. Parents who want a traditional school setting with a full building, extracurriculars, and in-person peer groups will need to look at one of the district’s other elementary or middle schools, though they should also track the consolidation timeline to understand which buildings will remain open.
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