Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 1% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)'s student population of 23 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
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 the graduation rate of Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
The graduation rate of Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
23 students attend Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) offer ?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) part of?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is part of Sarasota School District.
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