Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sarasota 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program serves the entire district of Sarasota, FL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 725.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 103 students has declined by 79% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is 0.51, 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
#2124 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
3%
21%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted1%
27.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #2124 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program?
The graduation rate of Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program?
103 students attend Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is part of Sarasota School District.
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