Very Good
#1232 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
Highlands Virtual School
School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A school in Sebring, FL where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
426 SCHOOL ST, Sebring, FL 33870
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highlands Virtual School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highlands Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,606
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Divine Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Youth Care LaneEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #6 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlands Virtual School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands Virtual School
Highlands Virtual School is a public school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands Virtual School
What grades does Highlands Virtual School serve?
Highlands Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Highlands Virtual School?
Highlands Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
How does Highlands Virtual School rank in FL?
Highlands Virtual School ranks #1,232 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Highlands Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highlands Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands Virtual School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Highlands Virtual School a charter school?
No, Highlands Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Highlands Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands Virtual School?
51.1% of students at Highlands Virtual School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (863) 471-5610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33870)
- 25,067
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33870; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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