Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Okeechobee Virtual Franchise 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 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise's student population of 273 students has grown by 1140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
14%
21%
White
35%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
273 students attend Okeechobee Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Okeechobee Virtual Franchise students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Okeechobee Virtual Franchise offer ?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeechobee Virtual Franchise part of?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is part of Okeechobee School District.
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