At a glance
Reported students
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise): 12 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
2.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 26
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.5:1
What the reported data says about Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 12 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.9:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
- 1How do the reported 2.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sarasota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
Other · Grades PK–PK
15 reported students
Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities
Other · Grades PK–PK
1 reported students
Ese Special Programs
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Children First
Other · Grades PK–PK
24 reported students
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc Dba the Lily School for
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 103 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ese Special Programs Other · Sarasota | PK–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Oak Park School Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 211 | 4.5 mi |
| The Florida Center for Child and Family Development Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 15 | 4.5 mi |
| Children First Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 24 | 5.2 mi |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 1 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
What grades does Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) serve?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) reported 12 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
The calculated ratio is 2.9:1, based on 12 students and 4.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Sarasota attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) in?
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) is part of Sarasota, based in Sarasota, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program (under 0.1 mi), Ese Special Programs (2.1 mi), Oak Park School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.