Summary
Florida Virtual High School in Orlando, FL, is a statewide, fully online public school serving 4,331 students in grades 9-12, and it is the only school in the Fl Virtual district, which holds a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 84th percentile among Florida districts.
This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97% (2024-2025), which is higher than nearby traditional schools like Dr. Phillips High (96.3%) and Olympia High (95.1%). Its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5% is dramatically lower than its neighbors, such as Oak Ridge High (59.3%) and Dr. Phillips (52.7%), suggesting the flexible, self-paced online model keeps students engaged. Academically, FLVS excels in English Language Arts (76% of 9th graders proficient) and Biology (80% proficient), outperforming state averages. However, math is a notable weakness, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 41% and Geometry at 48%, which are the lowest among comparable nearby schools like Freedom High (61% and 58%).
FLVS operates with remarkable efficiency, spending only $6,944 per student, far less than nearby schools like Freedom High ($9,332) and Oak Ridge ($8,868). This efficiency, combined with a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 25.49%, indicates the school serves a diverse population effectively. The low math scores may reflect that FLVS attracts students who struggled in traditional math classrooms, yet the school successfully re-engages them overall. In contrast, the Juvenile Offenders Program has a 0% graduation rate, highlighting how FLVS's flexible model achieves exceptional outcomes for a large, general population. The Universal Education Center, with only 24 students and high spending ($28,899 per student), shows that small class sizes don't guarantee better results than FLVS's efficient, large-scale approach.
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