Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands Virtual School's student population of 329 students has grown by 520% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highlands Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Virtual School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2300 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
40%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Virtual School's ranking?
Highlands Virtual School is ranked #2300 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Highlands Virtual School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Highlands Virtual School?
329 students attend Highlands Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Highlands Virtual School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Highlands Virtual School offer ?
Highlands Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands Virtual School part of?
Highlands Virtual School is part of Highlands School District.
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