Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
32%
Black
(15-16)23%
23%
White
(15-16)48%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County?
138 students attend Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County?
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County offer ?
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County part of?
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County is part of Palm Beach School District.
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