Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks 1420 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lee County Virtual Franchise is an alternative public virtual school serving grades PK-12 in Fort Myers, Florida, with an enrollment of 801 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Lee County school district, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee County Virtual Franchise stands out with its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 77.5% to 98.9%, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 29.8% to 12.0%, outperforming the district and state. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a majority White (52.93%) and Hispanic (33.96%) students, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Buckingham Exceptional Student Center and Royal Palm Exceptional School Center.

While Lee County Virtual Franchise excels in many academic areas, outperforming the district and state on various standardized assessments, there is a concerning trend of declining math proficiency, especially in grades 4-6. However, the school's unique student population and virtual learning environment may contribute to these challenges, and identifying and addressing the root causes could help the school further enhance its educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966

(239) 337-8178

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1420^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,901

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks better than 58% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks worse than 52.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lee County Virtual Franchise who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), Hispanic (36%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee County Virtual Franchise is 21, which is the 3^rd best among 2 alternative schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Lee County Virtual Franchise employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee County Virtual Franchise is $11,901. 3 alternative schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee County Virtual Franchise was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Virtual Franchise 502^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lee County Virtual Franchise in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Virtual Franchise 427^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lee County Virtual Franchise in the ranking list.)

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	60.04	857^th	2247	61.9%
2022	44.06	1224^th	2219	44.8%
2023	38.60	1372^nd	2240	38.8%
2024	37.41	1420^th	2256	37.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	89.30	66^th	956	93.1%
2014	77.95	197^th	999	80.3%
2016	88.06	96^th	997	90.4%
2017	83.51	154^th	1031	85.1%
2018	80.05	185^th	1035	82.1%
2019	84.70	142^nd	1099	87.1%
2021	78.43	211^th	1136	81.4%
2022	63.16	379^th	1148	67.0%
2023	62.31	409^th	1177	65.3%
2024	56.14	502^nd	1196	58.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	69.07	135^th	648	79.2%
2014	84.36	53^rd	687	92.3%
2016	62.33	167^th	693	75.9%
2017	67.65	129^th	714	81.9%
2018	66.38	144^th	716	79.9%
2019	69.33	118^th	734	83.9%
2021	68.37	129^th	746	82.7%
2022	50.77	271^st	774	65.0%
2023	45.93	329^th	792	58.5%
2024	39.22	427^th	807	47.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	85	2	1	24	1	0	2	115
2012	121	8	2	25	2	0	1	159
2013	139	10	3	30	1	0	3	186
2014	166	7	0	25	1	0	3	202
2015	142	4	3	30	0	1	2	182
2016	166	4	0	39	0	1	2	212
2017	190	7	1	48	1	1	2	250
2018	190	8	2	48	0	1	6	255
2019	209	10	2	57	0	1	5	284
2020	221	14	4	58	0	0	8	305
2021	2425	609	76	1851	15	7	243	5226
2022	623	111	29	469	2	0	49	1283
2023	424	64	13	272	1	0	27	801
2024	385	46	7	265	2	0	32	737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	115	4.0	28.7	22.6
2012	159	8.0	19.8	26.4
2013	186	11.0	16.9	31.2
2014	202	14.0	14.4	22.3
2015	182	19.0	9.5	8.2
2016	212	21.0	10.0	12.7
2017	250	24.0	10.4	n/a
2018	255	25.0	10.2	1.2
2019	284	25.3	11.1	7.4
2020	305	26.8	11.3	3.9
2021	5226	175.8	29.7	0.1
2022	1283	41.8	30.6	13.5
2023	801	39.0	20.5	10.7
2024	737	35.0	21.0	19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lee County Virtual Franchise

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	115	4.0	28.7	22.6
2012	159	8.0	19.8	26.4
2013	186	11.0	16.9	31.2
2014	202	14.0	14.4	22.3
2015	182	19.0	9.5	8.2
2016	212	21.0	10.0	12.7
2017	250	24.0	10.4	n/a
2018	255	25.0	10.2	1.2
2019	284	25.3	11.1	7.4
2020	305	26.8	11.3	3.9
2021	5226	175.8	29.7	0.1
2022	1283	41.8	30.6	13.5
2023	801	39.0	20.5	10.7
2024	737	35.0	21.0	19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lee County Virtual Franchise

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$22 (0.3%)	$7,184 (99.7%)	$7,206
2019	$174 (2.2%)	$7,781 (97.8%)	$7,956
2020	$25 (0.3%)	$7,647 (99.7%)	$7,671
2021	$502 (6.9%)	$6,810 (93.1%)	$7,312
2022	$885 (10.6%)	$7,452 (89.4%)	$8,337
2023	$1,756 (14.8%)	$10,146 (85.3%)	$11,901

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee County Virtual Franchise

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 409^th of 1177 Middle schools	21.8%
Ranks 118^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 329^th of 792 High schools	25.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	92	60	32%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	52	49	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	64	44	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	85	67	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	85	50	35%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	57	43	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	74	61	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	57	47	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	75	43	32%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	60	47	13%
8th Grade Science (Lee)	46	43	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	88	65	23%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	50	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	74	57	17%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	48	44	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	73	51	22%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)	56	51	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	78	68	10%
End of Course US History (Lee)	64	54	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	93	67	26%
End of Course Civics (Lee)	67	60	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	72	58	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)	60	48	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lee County Virtual Franchise)	61	31	30%
End of Course Geometry (Lee)	50	41	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	801	182%
African American	10	64	540%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	13	550%
Hispanic	57	272	377.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	209	424	102.9%
Two or More Races	5	27	440%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.4%	10.7%	3.3%

Schools Near Lee County Virtual Franchise

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 337-8178	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lee County Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 337-8178	737	35	21.0	19.5%	385 (52.2%)	46 (6.2%)	265 (36.0%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.3%)								(n/a)	65.0	52.0	54.0	63.0	69.0	54.0	64.0	41.0	53.0	26.0	23.0	40.0	55.0	44.0	40.0	43.0	52.0	23.0	62.0	58.0	64.0	$11,901	$1,756	$10,146
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 337-8104	81	0		22.2%	37 (45.7%)	6 (7.4%)	36 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)																						$106,957	$18,998	$87,958
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3050 Indian St	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 337-3511	120	24	5.0	68.3%	34 (28.3%)	40 (33.3%)	40 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)				8.0										0.0								$47,949	$8,155	$39,795
Gateway Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	12850 Commonwealth Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 768-5048	2,977	35	85.0	58.4%	600 (20.2%)	758 (25.5%)	1,463 (49.1%)	56 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	92 (3.1%)								(n/a)	49.0	40.0	49.0	51.0	45.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	47.0	43.0	30.0	43.0	54.0	46.0	47.0	39.0	36.0	57.0	66.0	63.0	59.0	$8,668	$234	$8,434
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3291 Buckingham Rd	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-1233	59	9	6.5	55.9%	19 (32.2%)	6 (10.2%)	30 (50.8%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)																						$48,663	$6,499	$42,163
Babcock Neighborhood School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	43301 Cypress Pkwy	Babcock Ranch	33982	Charlotte County	Charlotte	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 567-3043	966	28	34.5	24.0%	751 (77.7%)	24 (2.5%)	154 (15.9%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.0%)								(n/a)	71.0	60.0	57.0	50.0	46.0	54.0	60.0	48.0	67.0	78.0	54.0	37.0	57.0	46.0	40.0	43.0	82.0	79.0	72.0	71.0	62.0	$12,635	$1,253	$11,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County Virtual Franchise

What is the racial makeup of Lee County Virtual Franchise?

Students at Lee County Virtual Franchise are 52% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Lee County Virtual Franchise in?

Lee

Is Lee County Virtual Franchise a good school?

Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks 1420^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lee County Virtual Franchise?

In the 2023-24 school year, 737 students attended Lee County Virtual Franchise.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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