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Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

719^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 15% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program is a small public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Palmetto, Florida, which is part of the Manatee school district. With only 9 students enrolled, the school appears to be struggling, with high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to other alternative schools in the district, such as Easter Seals, Access To Education, Palmshores Behavior Health Center, and Team Success A School Of Excellence, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program's performance is generally lower, with higher chronic absenteeism and lower test scores. The nearby alternative schools also have varying spending levels, with Access To Education spending the most at $43,467 per student and Manatee Virtual School (Virtual Franchise) spending the least at $8,523 per student.

The small size and virtual nature of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program may contribute to the school's challenges, and addressing the root causes of its performance issues, such as student engagement, instructional quality, and support for at-risk students, could be important areas for improvement. While the school's performance is concerning, it's important to note that the school's racial makeup is not a factor in its performance, and the focus should be on providing the best possible education for all students.

151

Students ?

4.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

73.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221

(941) 708-4971

District: Manatee

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.6%

White:

21.2%

African American:

18.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2013 → 15th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (25% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (8% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg61%

Florida avg63%

719^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 15%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Alternative Schools in the Manatee

41^st of 67Manatee among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 139%-32 vs state

US History31%-40 vs state

Algebra 118%-42 vs state

English Language Arts9%-49 vs state

Geometry0%-55 vs state

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Schools Near Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	151	0		73.5%	32 (21.2%)	28 (18.5%)	81 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)								9.0									18.0	0.0	39.0	31.0
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	38	0		34.2%	23 (60.5%)	2 (5.3%)	9 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)								(n/a)																						$8,537	$590	$7,947
Hospital Homebound Instruction	Public, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2300	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Team Success A School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	202 13th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 714-7260	1,441	85	16.9	57.4%	41 (2.8%)	80 (5.6%)	1,311 (91.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.4%)								(n/a)	27.0	18.0	27.0	24.0	32.0	37.0	33.0	59.0	55.0	52.0	53.0	54.0	57.0	43.0	37.0	52.0	88.0	52.0	49.0	77.0	68.0	$11,230	$496	$10,733
Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1803 5th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-3445	77	2	38.5	3.9%	37 (48.1%)	30 (39.0%)	10 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																						$5,962	$334	$5,628
Horizons Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 27th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7470	429	24	17.8	74.1%	84 (19.6%)	116 (27.0%)	203 (47.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)								(n/a)				0.0	3.0	9.0	7.0	4.0				13.0	6.0	7.0		7.0	11.0	3.0	19.0	20.0	19.0	$15,649	$1,764	$13,885
Palmshores Behavior Health Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1324 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 792-2222	88	0	78.0	9.1%	51 (58.0%)	15 (17.0%)	17 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)								(n/a)					14.0	20.0	8.0						0.0	14.0		13.0	6.0			12.0	8.0
Access To Education	Public, Alternative	3-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-6550	44	7	6.2	68.2%	7 (15.9%)	6 (13.6%)	23 (52.3%)	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)																						$50,354	$11,573	$38,780
Easter Seals	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	350 Braden Ave	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 355-7637	12	10	1.2	25.0%	7 (58.3%)	1 (8.3%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South County Career Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2810 John Sherman Way	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 233-3335	168	11	14.8	63.1%	40 (23.8%)	25 (14.9%)	94 (56.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)								36.0										6.0		22.0		$18,428	$1,153	$17,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program?

Students at Manatee Virtual Instruction Program are 54% Hispanic, 21% White, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Manatee Virtual Instruction Program?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Manatee Virtual Instruction Program.

Is Manatee Virtual Instruction Program a good school?

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Manatee Virtual Instruction Program in?

Manatee

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