Original Research by School Decision on Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology
The Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology was a public charter middle school in Sharon, Wisconsin, operating as part of the Sharon J11 School District. It is now closed. The school’s name suggests a curriculum built around agriculture, science, and technology, delivered in a virtual format. For a family researching schools in this area, the academy is no longer an active option.
The school served only middle school grades. Because it never offered high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. State testing data for math, English language arts, science, and social studies was suppressed across all grade levels and subjects. Suppression typically occurs when the number of tested students is very small, which aligns with what one would expect from a small virtual charter. No enrollment totals, demographic breakdowns, or counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support were available in the record. The gaps in data are consistent with a school that served a tiny population and has since shut down.
Sharon is a small village in Walworth County with a predominantly residential character. It has a notable Polish-American heritage and hosts an annual community car show. Home values in the area run somewhat below the Wisconsin median, and the local housing market has seen modest declines in property values in recent years. The village’s population has been decreasing slightly, and the economy leans on manufacturing, health care, and food service jobs. Like many rural villages, Sharon is car-dependent, with most residents driving alone to work.
The Sharon J11 School District is a single-school district. No recent significant changes to district operations or programming were publicly reported. With the closure of the Virtual Academy, families who live in the district likely now access middle school instruction through a different arrangement, but the available data does not specify what that arrangement is.
For a parent or resident trying to understand this school’s place, the clearest takeaway is straightforward: the Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology existed for a time as a small virtual charter middle school, but it is no longer open. A parent considering the Sharon area would need to look at current school options within the district or nearby, as this school is not an available choice. The lack of testing data and enrollment information, while notable, is chiefly a reflection of the school’s size and closed status rather than a sign of anything else. There is simply not enough on record to draw conclusions about academic performance, peer environment, or student support.
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