Polk Virtual Instruction Program

604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Polk Virtual Instruction Program 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 30-39% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Polk Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 28 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher

School Rankings

Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Virtual Instruction Program is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2663 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
52%
40-49%
52%
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
(18-19)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polk Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #2663 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Polk Virtual Instruction Program often compared to?
Polk Virtual Instruction Programis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Full Time Eschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
The graduation rate of Polk Virtual Instruction Program is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
28 students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Polk Virtual Instruction Program students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Polk Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Polk Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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