How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ARCADIA, FL | ARCADIA, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 53 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 26.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.0% | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | — |
| African American | 11.9% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.9% | — |
| Asian | 1.0% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.4% | 58.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 113 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.