Enrollment
148
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Cloud, FL
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147005802
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St Cloud · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in St Cloud, Florida, enrolling 148 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.9:1, Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 78% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary).
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 Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) compares
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary).
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
How many students attend Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)?
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Cloud, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) is 3.9:1, which is 78% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)?
12.9% of students at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in St Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)?
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) rank among public schools in St Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Cloud on the city page.
Is Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) a good school?
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Osceola?
Besides Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary), Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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