Enrollment
141
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-7% vs state
What stands out at Highlands Virtual School
Highlands Virtual School is a small combined-grade school in Sebring, Florida, enrolling 141 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students) and Avon Park High School (980 students) alongside Highlands Virtual 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 Highlands Virtual School compares
Highlands Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highlands, which includes Highlands Virtual School.
$11,874
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 29.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highlands Virtual School a good school?
Highlands Virtual School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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