Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee County Virtual Franchise's student population of 737 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee County Virtual Franchise is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1797 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
36%
37%

Black
6%
21%

White
52%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee County Virtual Franchise's ranking?
Lee County Virtual Franchise is ranked #1797 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee County Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Lee County Virtual Franchise is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lee County Virtual Franchise?
737 students attend Lee County Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lee County Virtual Franchise students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee County Virtual Franchise?
Lee County Virtual Franchise has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee County Virtual Franchise offer ?
Lee County Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee County Virtual Franchise part of?
Lee County Virtual Franchise is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee County Virtual Franchise located?
Lee County Virtual Franchise is located in the Metro Park neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Metro Park.
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