Serving 897 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Okeechobee Virtual 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee Virtual School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Virtual School?
897 students attend Okeechobee Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Okeechobee Virtual School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okeechobee Virtual School?
Okeechobee Virtual School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee Virtual School offer ?
Okeechobee Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Okeechobee Virtual School part of?
Okeechobee Virtual School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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