Summary
Baker County Virtual Franchise in MacClenny, FL, is a small virtual program serving grades 6 through 12 within the Baker district, though it reported zero enrolled students in the most recent data, suggesting a non-traditional setup where students may be counted under their home school. This school has a low state ranking, placing in the 19th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, a decline from the 35th percentile the prior year.
One standout feature is the school’s historically reported 0% chronic absenteeism rate, which is typical for virtual programs where students aren’t physically marked absent. However, this doesn’t translate to strong academics. Test scores show extreme volatility, likely due to a very small student population. For example, in Algebra 1 (2025-2026), the school scored just 8% proficient, far below the district’s 39% and the state’s 63%. In contrast, Biology 1 (2024-2025) saw 67% proficiency, close to the state average. This inconsistency makes it hard to gauge overall performance. Nearby San Jose Early College at Cecil, another non-traditional school, outperforms in nearly every subject, scoring 52% in Algebra 1 versus Baker Virtual’s 8%.
Compared to the local traditional option, Baker County Senior High School, just 2.16 miles away, the virtual franchise underperforms across all tested subjects. In US History (2025-2026), Baker High scored 71% proficient versus the virtual school’s 44%, and in 10th Grade ELA, Baker High scored 57% versus 33%. The school also lacks reported data on free/reduced lunch percentages and student-teacher ratios, making it difficult to fully assess its resources. For parents considering this option, the traditional high school currently appears to offer a more effective education, while the virtual program’s declining trajectory and inconsistent results raise concerns about its ability to provide a competitive alternative.
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