Enrollment
4,331
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Florida Virtual High School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Virtual High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120000207982
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Virtual High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Virtual High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual High School ranks #4 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Virtual High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Virtual High School
Florida Virtual High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 4,331 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 84% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,331 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual Middle School (2,559 students) and Florida Virtual Elementary School (2,145 students) alongside Florida Virtual High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florida Virtual High School compares
Florida Virtual High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 84% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,331 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,331
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Florida Virtual High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
How Florida Virtual High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Virtual Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florida Virtual Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Virtual High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~4,331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Virtual High School
How many students attend Florida Virtual High School?
Florida Virtual High School has 4,331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual High School is 32.8:1, which is 84% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Virtual High School?
15.9% of students at Florida Virtual High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Virtual High School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Virtual High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Virtual High School?
Florida Virtual High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Virtual High School rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual High School ranks #4 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Orlando on the city page.
Is Florida Virtual High School a good school?
Florida Virtual High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fl Virtual?
Besides Florida Virtual High School, Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual Middle School (2,559 students) and Florida Virtual Elementary School (2,145 students). See the Fl Virtual district page for the complete list.
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