Serving 7 students in grades 5-12, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Columbia Virtual Instruction Program serves the entire district of Lake City, FL, covering an extensive area of approximately 801.3 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute commute to the school, with the furthest distances reaching up to 28.8 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)'s student population of 7 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2091 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)'s ranking?
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) is ranked #2091 out of 3,662 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)?
7 students attend Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) students are Black, 44% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) offer ?
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) part of?
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) is part of Columbia School District.
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