Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Highlands Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Virtual School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highlands Virtual School is ranked #2174 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Highlands Virtual School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highlands Virtual School?
168 students attend Highlands Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highlands Virtual School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Highlands Virtual School offer ?
Highlands Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands Virtual School part of?
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