HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL SCHOOL

sites.google.com/highlands.k12.fl.us/hvs

141 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Highlands Virtual School, located in Sebring, Florida, is an online educational institution operating under the Highlands County School District. The school provides a flexible, technology-driven learning environment designed for students who prefer or require an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By utilizing a digital curriculum, the school allows students to engage with their coursework remotely, offering a pathway for personalized pacing that accommodates various learning styles and personal schedules.

As part of the public school system, Highlands Virtual School maintains accountability standards while offering students the opportunity to earn a standard high school diploma. The program is tailored to serve a diverse student body, ranging from those seeking credit recovery or accelerated advancement to those who prioritize the convenience and safety of a home-based learning environment. Through its integration with the broader district resources, the school ensures that students remain connected to essential academic support and state-mandated educational requirements.

141

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

282.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	51
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
66 (46.8%)
Hispanic
51 (36.2%)
Black
19 (13.5%)
Two or More
3 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)471-5610
Website:	http://sites.google.com/highlands.k12.fl.us/hvs
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	282.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 26