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Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise

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Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise ranks 256 th of 1216 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 79% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise in Milton, FL, is a small, alternative K-12 school within the highly-rated Santa Rosa School District, serving just 105 students through a flexible, online-based learning environment. This virtual franchise stands out dramatically from nearby alternative schools, achieving a near-perfect 1.3% chronic absenteeism rate and a flawless 100% graduation rate for four consecutive years—a stark contrast to schools like High Road, which has a 55.8% absenteeism rate and a 42.9% graduation rate. The school also consistently outperforms district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science, with 7th-grade ELA proficiency reaching 100% compared to the state's 57%, though math scores show some inconsistency, such as a 46% proficiency in Algebra 1 versus the district's 69%.

What makes Santa Rosa Virtual particularly interesting is that it achieves these stellar outcomes despite having a high student-teacher ratio of 35:1, far exceeding the ratios at other alternative schools like Central School (16.2:1) and High Road (11.3:1). This suggests the virtual model relies less on in-person instruction and more on student self-discipline, parental involvement, and effective online curriculum design. The school's success is also notably cost-effective, spending just $12,334 per student, while other schools like Escambia Westgate Center spend $59,508 per student with far worse outcomes, including a 56.7% absenteeism rate.

Santa Rosa Virtual is not a "last resort" alternative school but a high-performing choice for a specific demographic of students who thrive in a self-paced, online environment with strong home support. Its low free/reduced lunch rate of 13.33% contrasts sharply with Central School (48.77%) and High Road (79.41%), indicating that students likely come from homes with more resources and stable internet access. For parents considering this option, the data clearly shows that when the educational model matches the student's needs, the results can be exceptional, making Santa Rosa Virtual a standout in the region for engagement, graduation, and academic performance.

105

Students ?

35.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,334

Per pupil spending ?

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570

(850) 981-7860

District: Santa Rosa

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Two or more races:

10.5%

African American:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2022 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida alternative schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2022

!Algebra 1 scores 17 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 35 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg68%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

256^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 5 pts since 2017

From top 26% (2017) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

347^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Alternative Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2022	73.4	561 of 2219	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	569 of 2247	74.7%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	256 of 1216	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	94.8	26 of 1205	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	76 of 1196	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.7	19 of 1177	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.1	52 of 1148	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	51 of 1136	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	72.4	265 of 1031	74.3%	★★★★☆
2014	85.0	115 of 999	88.5%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	49.8	347 of 838	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.4	102 of 844	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	128 of 807	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	156 of 792	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	134 of 774	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	59 of 746	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	79.3	60 of 734	91.8%	★★★★★
2017	70.3	111 of 714	84.5%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	129 of 693	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	79.8	68 of 648	89.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 180%+6 vs state

US History75%~ state avg

Civics75%~ state avg

Science69%+17 vs state

English Language Arts69%+8 vs state

Math59%~ state avg

Algebra 146%-17 vs state

Geometry40%-16 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
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6556 Firehouse Rd	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 981-7860	105	3	35.0	13.3%	83 (79.0%)	5 (4.8%)	5 (4.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.5%)								(n/a)					83.0	81.0	72.0	55.0					60.0	59.0		69.0	46.0	40.0	80.0	75.0	75.0	$12,334	$174	$12,160
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
Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6180 Central School Rd	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 983-5640	732	45	16.2	48.8%	634 (86.6%)	11 (1.5%)	50 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)								(n/a)	50.0	42.0	55.0	56.0	50.0	77.0	46.0	56.0	34.0	44.0	50.0	49.0	45.0	62.0	45.0	64.0	45.0	54.0	68.0	58.0	66.0	$11,791	$692	$11,100
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
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 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)
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise

What is the racial makeup of Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise?

Students at Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise.

What district is Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise in?

Santa Rosa

Is Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise a good school?

Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise ranks 256^th of 1216 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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