Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)

Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Gainesville, Florida, part of the Alachua school district, which is ranked 45 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 197 students and has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate between 311 and 546 over the past few years, with a current 2-star rating.

Alachua Eschool has seen its 4-year graduation rate range from 61% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school has had chronic absenteeism rates between 29.9% and 53.3%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Alachua Eschool's test scores are mixed compared to the district and state, performing better in some subjects like Biology 1 and US History, but lagging behind in others like Geometry, Algebra 1, and 8th grade Math. The school has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.93% to 51.78% over the past few years, and its per-student spending has ranged from $6,266 to $10,699, higher than the district average.

Alachua Eschool performs better than some nearby traditional public schools, such as A.Quinn Jones Center and North Central Florida Public Charter School, in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Gainesville High School and Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School. The high chronic absenteeism rate at Alachua Eschool is a significant concern, and the school's higher per-student spending suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource utilization and identify areas for improvement to better support student outcomes.