Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

Summary:

Palm Beach Virtual Franchise is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with a relatively small student population of 95 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population, all while maintaining relatively low spending per student.

Palm Beach Virtual Franchise consistently achieves very high proficiency rates on state assessments, often outperforming the Palm Beach district and state averages by a significant margin. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 93% proficiency in Geometry EOC, 92% in US History EOC, and 100% in 10th grade ELA. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has been 100% for the past 5 years, which is substantially higher than the district and state averages. The school has also maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 1.3% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Indian Ridge School and Palm Beach Regional Detention Center, Palm Beach Virtual Franchise significantly outperforms them in terms of academic proficiency, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school is efficiently utilizing its resources to deliver high-quality education, even in a virtual setting, and serves as a model for effective virtual learning programs.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 9482 MacArthur Blvd
       Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33403


(561) 881-4769

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,911 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palm Beach Virtual Franchise is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palm Beach Virtual Franchise ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palm Beach Virtual Franchise who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Beach Virtual Franchise is 8.6, which is the 6th best among 5 alternative schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Beach Virtual Franchise employs 11 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Beach Virtual Franchise is $10,911. 7 alternative schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Beach Virtual Franchise was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach Virtual Franchise 22nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palm Beach Virtual Franchise in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 87.88 74th 891 91.7%
2012 92.81 41st 897 95.4%
2013 93.88 31st 956 96.8%
2014 95.76 18th 999 98.2%
2022 98.55 7th 1148 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.35 152nd 620 75.5%
2011 89.00 57th 622 90.8%
2012 87.55 23rd 606 96.2%
2013 89.84 25th 648 96.1%
2017 92.25 12th 714 98.3%
2019 83.39 44th 734 94.0%
2021 87.18 31st 746 95.8%
2022 90.19 26th 774 96.6%
2023 89.37 25th 792 96.8%
2024 89.53 22nd 807 97.3%
See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Palm Beach Virtual Franchise Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 6, 2022

Open Quote Since Covid, my children have been attending virtual school. This is not an educational format we had ever considered prior to the pandemic. However, we found that they have excelled in both their academics and discipline. In terms of their academics, they developed a deeper sense of understanding of the subject matters, as well as had more options of classes to take as electives. For instance, despite taking Spanish in her private brick & mortar school, my oldest is also taking French, in addition to her Spanish class. She is also taking photography and a host of other courses not available in her former private school. In addition, my girls have developed a sense of discipline and are now in charge of and controlling their own schedule. This has allowed them to move faster in some courses but also slow the pace of their learning for more challenging classes. Now that my oldest has completed middle school, we want her to return to a brick & mortar for high school. However, she prefers staying virtual. Despite our wish that she return to a traditional school to experience the social aspects of high school, we are conflicted. Conflicted because she has earned straight A's since becoming virtual, has gone beyond the traditional courses that would have been required for an 8th grader and has access to an excellent curriculum and teachers. It's getting harder to argue with her because of her excellent performance with PB Virtual. I would highly recommend this option. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 0 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1
2010 49 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 61
2011 106 11 2 30 0 0 11 0 160
2012 77 8 1 26 1 0 9 0 122
2013 59 4 3 26 1 0 5 0 98
2014 54 6 6 26 1 0 4 0 97
2015 44 4 3 12 0 0 1 0 64
2016 26 4 4 10 0 1 2 0 47
2017 68 7 5 19 1 0 8 0 108
2018 78 9 4 11 1 0 2 0 105
2019 63 5 3 20 1 1 9 0 102
2020 54 7 4 21 1 2 4 0 93
2021 76 13 3 28 1 1 5 0 127
2022 84 22 9 50 2 0 10 0 177
2023 53 7 4 21 2 0 8 0 95

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 Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 1 n/a n/a 0
2010 61 n/a n/a 13.3
2011 160 n/a n/a 13.1
2012 122 n/a n/a 17.2
2013 98 n/a n/a 11.2
2014 97 n/a n/a 20.6
2015 64 n/a n/a 4.7
2016 47 1.0 47.0 12.8
2017 108 14.0 7.7 15.7
2018 105 14.0 7.5 8.6
2019 102 13.0 7.8 30.4
2020 93 13.0 7.1 26.9
2021 127 12.0 10.5 27.6
2022 177 11.0 16.0 31.1
2023 95 11.0 8.6 6.3

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 Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 1 n/a n/a 0
2010 61 n/a n/a 13.3
2011 160 n/a n/a 13.1
2012 122 n/a n/a 17.2
2013 98 n/a n/a 11.2
2014 97 n/a n/a 20.6
2015 64 n/a n/a 4.7
2016 47 1.0 47.0 12.8
2017 108 14.0 7.7 15.7
2018 105 14.0 7.5 8.6
2019 102 13.0 7.8 30.4
2020 93 13.0 7.1 26.9
2021 127 12.0 10.5 27.6
2022 177 11.0 16.0 31.1
2023 95 11.0 8.6 6.3

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 Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $441 (5.3%) $7,948 (94.7%) $8,389
2019 $380 (5.7%) $6,287 (94.3%) $6,667
2020 $12 (0.2%) $6,733 (99.8%) $6,745
2021 $164 (2.3%) $6,845 (97.7%) $7,009
2022 $667 (6.5%) $9,663 (93.6%) $10,329
2023 $448 (4.1%) $10,463 (95.9%) $10,911

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Beach 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 44th of 734 High schoolsRanks 25th of 792 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Virtual Franchise)90100
 10%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5654
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Virtual Franchise)8091
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5452
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach Virtual Franchise)75100
 25%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)6963
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach Virtual Franchise)8993
 4%
   End of Course US History (Palm Beach)6962
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10295
 6.9%
African American57
 40%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2021
 5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6353
 15.9%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%6.3%
 24.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Beach Virtual Franchise

Yes! Palm Beach Virtual Franchise is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 807 Florida alternative schools.

Students at Palm Beach Virtual Franchise are 56% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Palm Beach 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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