Desoto Virtual Franchise 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)1%
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)43%
35%
Black
(20-21)9%
22%
White
(20-21)45%
36%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Desoto Virtual Franchise is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Desoto Virtual Franchise?
222 students attend Desoto Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Desoto Virtual Franchise students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desoto Virtual Franchise offer ?
Desoto Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Virtual Franchise part of?
Desoto Virtual Franchise is part of Desoto School District.
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