Quick Facts

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students nationwide. A nationally recognized e-Learning model, FLVS was founded in 1997 was the country’s first state-wide Internet-based public high school.  In 2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS as an independent educational entity with a gubernatorial appointed board. FLVS is the only public school with funding tied directly to student performance.

Coverage Area - Worldwide
FLVS is part of the Florida public education system and serves students in all 67 Florida districts. FLVS also serves students, schools, and districts around the nation and world through tuition-based instruction, curriculum provision, and training.

Course Offerings- 
FLVS offers more than 90 courses—including core subjects, world languages, electives, honors, and over 10 Advanced Placement courses. FLVS courses are accepted for credit and are transferable. Florida Virtual School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and courses are NCAA approved. FLVS also offers AP Exam reviews in April, even for students who did not take the course through FLVS.

Faculty-
FLVS has 1104 staff members who reside throughout Florida and beyond. All FLVS teachers possess a valid Florida teaching certificate and are certified specifically in the subject they teach. One hundred and thirteen instructors are national board certified.

Student Enrollment- 
FLVS served over 63,675 students in 137,450 half-credit enrollments in 07-08.* Enrollment is open to public, private, and home school students. Students outside Florida enroll on a tuition basis.

(*FLVS does not follow a traditional school calendar. As of October 1st, 2008, over 60,000 half-credit enrollments are still active from the 2007-2008 school year.)