Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

Summary:

Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida is a public charter virtual school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 25.75% White, 31.33% African American, 35.62% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1.72% Native American, 0.43% Pacific Islander, and 2.15% two or more races. The school is part of the Hillsborough District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high spending of $22,219 per student, which is significantly more than the state average of $8,920, Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida is underperforming compared to its peers. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% compared to the state average of 15.7% and the Hillsborough District average of 18.1%. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the Hillsborough District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For instance, in Algebra 1, only 11% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida are proficient or better, compared to 47% in the Hillsborough District and 55% statewide.

When comparing Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida to nearby schools, such as Florida Connections Academy, another virtual charter school in the Hillsborough District, it stands out as an underperforming institution. Florida Connections Academy has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate than Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and student engagement, may be contributing to Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida's struggles, despite its higher spending per student.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

10891 Hackney Drive
Riverview, FL 33578

(407) 392-0685

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
2199^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,219

Student/teacher ratio: 37.0

Number of students: 777

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.8%

Hispanic:

32.4%

African American:

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida ranks worse than 84.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.28. (See more...)

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 Student population at Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.8%), Hispanic (32.4%), African American (28.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida is 37. 4 alternative schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida is $22,219, which is the highest among 7 alternative schools in the Osceola School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida 1016^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida 675^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.32	2199^th	2256	2.5%

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Rank History for Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.93	1016^th	1196	15.1%

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Rank History for Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.28	675^th	807	16.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	60	73	7	83	4	1	5	233
2024	278	218	14	252	8	2	5	777

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 Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	233	11.0	21.1	9
2024	777	21.0	37.0	2.6

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 Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	233	11.0	21.1	9
2024	777	21.0	37.0	2.6

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 Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$22,219 (100.0%)	$22,219

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

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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
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10891 Hackney Drive	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(407) 392-0685	777	21	37.0	2.6%	278 (35.8%)	218 (28.1%)	252 (32.4%)	14 (1.8%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)								(n/a)	24.0	35.0	25.0	38.0	30.0	41.0	39.0	17.0	11.0	8.0	12.0	15.0	29.0	19.0	8.0	28.0	11.0	8.0	27.0	25.0	27.0	$22,219	$00	$22,219
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10030 Mathog Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 671-1440	586	41	14.2	49.8%	174 (29.7%)	220 (37.5%)	154 (26.3%)	13 (2.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.2%)								(n/a)	63.0	55.0	38.0	51.0	40.0	41.0			58.0	63.0	34.0	65.0	65.0	43.0	28.0	50.0	71.0				68.0	$9,984	$128	$9,856
Lake Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9504 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7240	29	2	14.5	89.7%	11 (37.9%)	17 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Hillsborough Girls Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9506 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 630-4513	18	2	9.0	83.3%	3 (16.7%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Eisenhower Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	7702 Old Big Bend Road	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	72	8	9.0	58.3%	26 (36.1%)	24 (33.3%)	16 (22.2%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Idea Hope	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5050 E 10th Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 755-4690	873	37	23.5	82.0%	43 (4.9%)	558 (63.9%)	263 (30.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	24.0		22.0	23.0	32.0			30.0	27.0		28.0	34.0	51.0		23.0					64.0	$19,705	$1,223	$18,482
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3993 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-3933	167	23	7.2	16.2%	46 (27.5%)	52 (31.1%)	56 (33.5%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)																	20.0		50.0	55.0		$93,963	$25,099	$68,865
Lopez Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	315 W Old Hillsborough Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8008	56	14	4.0	41.1%	14 (25.0%)	21 (37.5%)	19 (33.9%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)																						$57,422	$15,616	$41,806
The Spring	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1009 N Parsons Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2166	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6310 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 985-3223	152	27	5.6	5.3%	33 (21.7%)	48 (31.6%)	60 (39.5%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)																						$27,156	$3,369	$23,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida

What is the racial makeup of Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida?

Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida are 36% White, 32% Hispanic, 28% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida in?

Osceola

How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida?

In the 2023-24 school year, 777 students attended Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida.

Is Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida a good school?

Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Florida alternative schools.

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