Suwannee Virtual School

Summary:

Suwannee Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Live Oak, Florida, with a relatively small student population of 95 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Suwannee school district, which is ranked 38th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors for Suwannee Virtual School is its remarkable improvement in 4-year graduation rates, increasing from 18.2% in 2016-2017 to an impressive 94.4% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse compared to the nearby Suwannee Opportunity School and Hamilton Virtual Franchise, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Suwannee Virtual School also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.9% to 4.8% over the past few years, significantly lower than the 58.1% rate at the Suwannee Opportunity School.

While Suwannee Virtual School's overall test scores are still below the state and district averages, the school has shown strengths in specific subject areas, such as higher proficiency rates in Biology 1 and 9th grade English Language Arts compared to the surrounding schools. These findings suggest that the school has implemented effective strategies to support student success and engagement, and its diverse student population and lower chronic absenteeism rates indicate a commitment to inclusiveness and a positive learning environment.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 305 Pinewood Dr SW
       Live Oak, FL  32064


(386) 647-4655

District: Suwannee

SchoolDigger Rank:
499th of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,160 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Suwannee Virtual School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suwannee Virtual School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Suwannee Virtual School 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 Suwannee Virtual School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Suwannee School District. Student population at Suwannee Virtual School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suwannee Virtual School is $10,160, which is the highest among 5 alternative schools in the Suwannee School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Suwannee Virtual School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Suwannee Virtual School 499th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Suwannee Virtual School in the ranking list.)

Suwannee:

SchoolDigger ranks Suwannee 38th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suwannee Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.92 1867th 2247 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Suwannee Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 133rd 716 81.4%
2022 31.87 479th 774 38.1%
2023 19.61 606th 792 23.5%
2024 33.58 499th 807 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Suwannee Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2015 7 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 10
2016 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
2017 17 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 21
2018 66 7 0 16 0 0 4 0 93
2019 48 1 0 10 0 0 3 0 62
2020 24 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 31
2021 78 12 0 31 0 0 8 0 129
2022 82 20 0 37 0 0 8 0 147
2023 51 17 0 21 0 0 6 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 Suwannee Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 4 n/a n/a 0
2015 10 n/a n/a 70
2016 6 n/a n/a 66.7
2017 21 n/a n/a 19
2018 93 n/a n/a 52.7
2019 62 0.0 n/a 4.8
2020 31 0.0 n/a 25.8
2021 129 0.0 n/a 2.3
2022 147 0.0 n/a 5.4
2023 95 0.0 n/a 25.3

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 Suwannee Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 4 n/a n/a 0
2015 10 n/a n/a 70
2016 6 n/a n/a 66.7
2017 21 n/a n/a 19
2018 93 n/a n/a 52.7
2019 62 0.0 n/a 4.8
2020 31 0.0 n/a 25.8
2021 129 0.0 n/a 2.3
2022 147 0.0 n/a 5.4
2023 95 0.0 n/a 25.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Suwannee Virtual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,994 (100.0%) $7,994
2019 $00 (0.0%) $4,976 (100.0%) $4,976
2020 $244 (4.6%) $5,105 (95.5%) $5,348
2021 $707 (9.5%) $6,713 (90.5%) $7,420
2022 $637 (6.2%) $9,560 (93.7%) $10,198
2023 $659 (6.5%) $9,501 (93.5%) $10,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Suwannee Virtual School

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6295
 53.2%
African American117
 1600%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1021
 110%
Pacific Islander00
White4851
 6.3%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%25.3%
 20.4%


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Suwannee Virtual School ranks 499th of 807 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Suwannee Virtual School are 54% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Suwannee Virtual School.


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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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