Highlands Virtual School

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Highlands Virtual School ranks 825 th of 2242 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870-4048

(863) 471-5610

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
825^th of 2,242 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,362

Student/teacher ratio: 329.0

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Hispanic:

32.7%

African American:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highlands Virtual School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.6. (See more...)

Compare Details Highlands Virtual School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Highlands Virtual School ranks worse than 54.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Highlands Virtual School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Highlands Virtual School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Highlands School District. Student population at Highlands Virtual School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Hispanic (32.7%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlands Virtual School is $10,362. 1 alternative schools in the Highlands School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Highlands Virtual School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Virtual School 250^th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Highlands Virtual School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Virtual School 430^th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Highlands Virtual School in the ranking list.)

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 50^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highlands Virtual School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	37.41	1386^th	2247	38.3%
2022	35.44	1425^th	2219	35.8%
2023	60.60	824^th	2240	63.2%

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Rank History for Highlands Virtual School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	47.41	589^th	1136	48.2%
2022	65.82	349^th	1148	69.6%
2023	75.44	248^th	1177	78.9%

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Rank History for Highlands Virtual School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	33.24	457^th	734	37.7%
2021	38.18	382^nd	746	48.8%
2022	36.14	433^rd	774	44.1%
2023	36.21	430^th	792	45.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highlands Virtual School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	36	7	0	12	3	0	9	67
2019	41	2	0	6	0	0	4	53
2020	51	3	1	13	0	0	5	73
2021	556	212	18	534	2	1	56	1379
2022	130	53	4	133	0	0	9	329
2023	82	21	1	55	0	0	9	168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highlands Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	67	n/a	n/a	46.3
2019	53	0.0	n/a	52.8
2020	73	0.0	n/a	5.5
2021	1379	0.0	n/a	58.4
2022	329	1.0	329.0	50.8
2023	168	0.0	n/a	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highlands Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	67	n/a	n/a	46.3
2019	53	0.0	n/a	52.8
2020	73	0.0	n/a	5.5
2021	1379	0.0	n/a	58.4
2022	329	1.0	329.0	50.8
2023	168	0.0	n/a	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlands Virtual School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,190 (27.5%)	$3,134 (72.5%)	$4,324
2019	$1,495 (41.8%)	$2,082 (58.2%)	$3,577
2020	$1,445 (46.1%)	$1,688 (53.9%)	$3,134
2021	$2,498 (40.2%)	$3,718 (59.8%)	$6,215
2022	$7,218 (53.5%)	$6,270 (46.5%)	$13,489
2023	$3,845 (37.1%)	$6,518 (62.9%)	$10,362

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands Virtual School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 457^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 430^th of 792 High schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Virtual School)	40	46	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	43	40	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Highlands Virtual School)	40	58	18%
End of Course Biology 1 (Highlands)	54	57	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Highlands Virtual School)	58	44	14%
End of Course US History (Highlands)	63	47	16%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	53	168	217%
African American	2	21	950%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	55	816.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	82	100%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	50%	2.8%

Schools Near Highlands Virtual School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2023)						FAST Math (2023)				Statewide Science Science (2023)	EOC Algebra 1 (2023)	EOC Geometry (2023)	EOC Biology 1 (2023)	EOC US History (2023)	EOC Civics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 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 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Highlands County Hospital/Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 471-5583	28	0		57.1%	9 (32.1%)	6 (21.4%)	11 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Highlands Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(863) 471-5610	168	0	329.0	50.0%	82 (48.8%)	21 (12.5%)	55 (32.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.4%)								(n/a)	60.0	90.0	73.0	58.0	47.0	30.0	40.0	60.0	70.0	54.0	58.0	42.0	43.0	58.0	44.0	75.0	$10,362	$3,845	$6,518
The Academy At Youth Care Lane	Public, Alternative	4-12	4121 Youth Care Ln	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 471-5457	60	0		83.3%	21 (35.0%)	20 (33.3%)	15 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)			18.0	15.0	13.0	26.0			25.0	36.0	8.0	8.0		40.0		30.0	$13,860	$2,546	$11,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Virtual School

Is Highlands Virtual School a good school?

Highlands Virtual School ranks 825^th of 2242 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highlands Virtual School?

Students at Highlands Virtual School are 49% White, 33% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Highlands Virtual School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Highlands Virtual School.

What district is Highlands Virtual School in?

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