Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 190 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
Year Founded
2009
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program is 0.57, 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
#417 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
63%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
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 is Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #417 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program?
The graduation rate of Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program?
190 students attend Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program located?
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program is located in the Downtown Miami neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Miami.
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