Florence Virtual Academy

Florence Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Florence Unified School District, with a student population of 186 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with 32.26% White, 17.74% African American, 40.86% Hispanic, 1.61% Asian, 2.69% Native American, and 4.84% two or more races.

While Florence Virtual Academy offers a virtual learning option, it faces several challenges compared to nearby traditional schools. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 37.5% to 87.2%, with the most recent rate of 79.5% being lower than the state average. Similarly, the school's dropout rate has been variable, ranging from 1.5% to 11.7%, with the most recent rate of 2.6% being higher than the state average. Academically, Florence Virtual Academy's test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in science, compared to 14% in the district and 22% statewide.

When compared to other virtual schools in the region, such as Combs Online School for Success and Eduprize Online Instruction, Florence Virtual Academy has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. However, its test scores are mixed, with some grades performing better than the comparison schools. The school's funding and resource allocation challenges are evident in its fluctuating spending per student and high student-teacher ratio, which range from $0 to $3,953 per student and 31:1 to 57.1:1, respectively.