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Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise

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Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise ranks 617 th of 1216 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

617^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 49% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise in Pensacola, FL, is a K-12 virtual school serving 159 students within the Escambia district, and it stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate over the last four years and a near-zero chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.5%.

This school is a clear success story for a specific group of students who are self-motivated and have strong home support, seeking flexibility rather than a crisis intervention. Its graduation rate is dramatically higher than other local alternative schools, such as Achieve Academy At McMillian (9.7%) and Escambia Juvenile Detention (0%). Similarly, its chronic absenteeism is a stark contrast to the district average of 33.5% and the 86% rate at Achieve Academy. The virtual model appears highly effective at keeping students engaged, though it serves a more affluent population, with only about 14% of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to over 80% at some peer schools. The school also operates on a much lower budget, spending $7,652 per student versus $19,000 to $60,000 at other alternative schools in the district.

Academically, the school shows a clear split: it excels in English Language Arts, consistently outperforming district and state averages (e.g., 89% proficiency in 10th grade ELA vs. the district's 56%), but struggles significantly in math, with proficiency rates (38-43%) well below state averages (53-61%). This math weakness is a critical area for improvement. Compared to the similar Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, which also has a 100% graduation rate and low absenteeism, Escambia Virtual Academy outperforms in key subjects like 10th grade ELA (89% vs. 55%) and Biology (87% vs. 80%), suggesting it is a top-tier virtual school in the region.

159

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,652

Per pupil spending ?

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 941-6105

District: Escambia

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Two or more races:

10.7%

African American:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2022 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (69% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2022

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 22 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg57%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

617^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

162^nd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Escambia

51^st of 70Escambia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	617 of 1216	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.0	420 of 1205	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	332 of 1196	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	179 of 1177	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	342 of 1148	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	166 of 1136	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	400 of 1099	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	413 of 1035	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.6	323 of 1031	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.2	555 of 997	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.8	434 of 999	56.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	162 of 838	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	62.6	199 of 844	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	109 of 807	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	167 of 792	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.6	126 of 774	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	76 of 746	89.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	148 of 734	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	64.4	155 of 716	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	66.4	139 of 714	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	60.4	180 of 693	74.0%	★★★★☆
2014	69.2	149 of 687	78.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 187%+13 vs state

US History86%+12 vs state

Civics83%+6 vs state

English Language Arts78%+17 vs state

Geometry52%-4 vs state

Science50%~ state avg

Algebra 141%-22 vs state

Math40%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 469-5457	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 941-6105	159	13	12.2	14.5%	114 (71.7%)	11 (6.9%)	11 (6.9%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (10.7%)								(n/a)				63.0	83.0	70.0	81.0	89.0				38.0	43.0	40.0		50.0	41.0	52.0	87.0	86.0	83.0	$7,652	$101	$7,551
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 469-5457	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hospital & Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	21	0		38.1%	14 (66.7%)	4 (19.0%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Escambia Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	3-12	1800 Saint Mary Ave	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-8823	67	1	67.0	19.4%	26 (38.8%)	38 (56.7%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	129 N Merritt St	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7456	30	9	3.3	63.3%	18 (60.0%)	8 (26.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)																						$58,253	$6,134	$52,118
Escambia Westgate Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5700	127	31	4.1	52.8%	63 (49.6%)	49 (38.6%)	6 (4.7%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)																						$59,508	$10,840	$48,668
Achieve Academy At McMillian	Public, Alternative	K-12	3000 Owen Bell Ln	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 497-6692	260	22	11.8	82.3%	54 (20.8%)	176 (67.7%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)								(n/a)	13.0	6.0	0.0	9.0	8.0	15.0	11.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	6.0	8.0	0.0	7.0	0.0	0.0	7.0	4.0	16.0	$19,514	$1,304	$18,210
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	6032 Hwy 90	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5052	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
High Road	Public, Alternative	K-12	4140 Berryhill Rd	Milton	32571	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 212-6158	102	9	11.3	79.4%	73 (71.6%)	11 (10.8%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.7%)								(n/a)		17.0	23.0			7.0				67.0	23.0			7.0	18.0	8.0	0.0					$29,663	$403	$29,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise

How many students attend Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise?

In the 2024-25 school year, 159 students attended Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise.

What is the racial makeup of Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise?

Students at Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise are 72% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise a good school?

Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise ranks 617^th of 1216 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise in?

Escambia

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