Wisconsin opens enrollment for three K12 virtual public schools offering agriculture-related career pathways
Three tuition-free K12 virtual public schools in Wisconsin opened enrollment for 2026–2027; high school students can pursue career pathways and industry certifications including in agriculture & natural resources.
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open for three full-time tuition-free K12-powered virtual public schools in Wisconsin: Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (DCAWI) and Insight School of Wisconsin (ISWI) for grades 9–12, and Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) for grades 4K–12.
All three schools operate to Wisconsin academic standards and are taught by state-certified teachers. Programs combine live interactive instruction with online coursework and offer statewide in-person engagement opportunities and extracurricular clubs.
Of direct relevance to agriculture, the schools include career preparation pathways labeled “agriculture & natural resources,” where high school students can pursue industry-recognized certifications. Those pathways create an additional pipeline for training workers relevant to farms, conservation roles, and rural supply chains without requiring on-site daily attendance.
Academic offerings also include advanced coursework, honors, AP and dual-enrollment options where available, plus credit recovery and other supports for students on alternative graduation paths. The schools are Cognia-accredited and WIVA includes NCAA-approved courses for student-athletes.
DCAWI is noted as Wisconsin’s first career-and-technical education-focused online high school, tuition-free and offering career pathways such as construction and technical education. ISWI emphasizes a flexible, supportive learning environment for high school students; WIVA serves learners from 4K through 12th grade statewide.
The schools are powered by K12, a national online education operator with 25 years of experience and a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand. Families statewide may apply via each school’s website; phone contact is 866.968.7512 and PR contact is Cameron Bell ([email protected]).
For the agricultural sector and rural communities, these online pathways with industry certifications can affect local workforce development and the supply of trained personnel for farms and related agribusinesses, especially in remote areas where traditional in-person programs may be less accessible.
Further details and FAQs covering tuition-free status in Wisconsin, program mechanics, availability of career pathways and certifications, accreditation, parental role and social options including the K12 Zone virtual campus are available on the schools’ websites.