Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School?
128 students attend Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School?
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School offer ?
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School part of?
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School is part of Pinellas School District.
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