Baker County Virtual Franchise

Baker County Virtual Franchise is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in MacClenny, Florida, which is part of the Baker District, ranked 37 out of 67 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.

The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 32.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Baker County Senior High School, which had a 31.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Baker County Virtual Franchise's test scores are generally lower than the nearby schools and the state averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in EOC/Geometry, compared to 57% for Baker County and 55% for the state. However, the school performed better in EOC/Biology 1, with 67% of students proficient or better, compared to 66% for Baker County and 71% for the state.

The high chronic absenteeism rate at Baker County Virtual Franchise suggests that the virtual school model may present unique challenges for student engagement and attendance, which could be an area of focus for the school to improve student outcomes. The inconsistency in academic achievement may indicate a need for a more comprehensive and targeted approach to curriculum and instruction. Additionally, the absence of data on free and reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratio makes it difficult to fully understand the school's context and compare it to the nearby schools, highlighting the need for increased transparency and data reporting.