- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
Highlands Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084008630
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Virtual School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Virtual School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Highlands Virtual School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 120084008630 · Sebring, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 48.2% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Highlands Virtual School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Highlands Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 141
Highlands Virtual School
141 students
What this shows Highlands Virtual School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Virtual School compares
Highlands Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Highlands Virtual School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Virtual School
How many students attend Highlands Virtual School?
Highlands Virtual School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sebring, FL. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 35.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highlands Virtual School?
48.2% of students at Highlands Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Virtual School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Virtual School?
Highlands Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Highlands Virtual School rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Virtual School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sebring on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Highlands Virtual School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.