HERNANDO ESCHOOL VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

www.hernandoschools.org/schools/hernando-eschool/index

46 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

The Hernando eSchool Virtual Franchise is an online educational program operated by the Hernando County School District in Florida. Designed to offer students flexibility, the program provides a comprehensive virtual curriculum that allows learners to complete their coursework remotely rather than attending a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. The curriculum is aligned with state standards and is delivered through a digital platform, making it an ideal option for students who require a non-traditional schedule, advanced coursework, or a self-paced learning environment.

As part of the broader Hernando County school system, the eSchool serves as an extension of the district’s commitment to providing diverse learning pathways. Students enrolled in the program remain part of the Hernando County school community while benefiting from the autonomy of virtual instruction. Whether used for full-time enrollment or supplemental credit recovery and enrichment, the virtual franchise is structured to provide the necessary support and resources to ensure student success in an online format.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERNANDO ESCHOOL VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	13
Two or More	2

White
31 (67.4%)
Hispanic
13 (28.3%)
Two or More
2 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HERNANDO
Phone:	(352)797-7013
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/schools/hernando-eschool/index
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 15