- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120000207982
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+465 students YoY
Florida Virtual High School grew from 3,572 students in 2022-23 to 4,037 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 132.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+465 students YoY 120000207982 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
4,331 enr · 32.8:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Virtual Middle School (2,559 students)
Florida Virtual High School grew from 3,572 students in 2022-23 to 4,037 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 132.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Virtual High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Florida Virtual High School
4,331 students
- Florida Virtua
Florida Virtual Middle School
2,559 students
- Florida Virtua
Florida Virtual Elementary School
2,145 students
What this shows Florida Virtual High School reports 4,331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Virtual High School compares
Florida Virtual High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~4,331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,572 (2022-23) → 4,037 (2023-24), up 465.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.