Mission & Vision
We serve students and districts all over the US and the World.
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the U.S. and the world. A nationally recognized e-Learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country's first, state-wide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades K-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs.
Our Commitment
The student is at the center of every decision we make.
Vision
To lead online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.
Mission
To deliver high-quality digital learning on a robust online platform to achieve content mastery for student success.
Values
Excellence
Deliver the best. Always.
Innovation
Lead transformative learning.
Community
Build meaningful connections.
Balance
Embrace flexibility.
Communication
Listen, share, and collaborate openly.
History of Florida Virtual School:
1996
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Orange and Alachua Counties receive a $200,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education and pilot a “Web School” with five online courses. |
1997
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Florida High School (now FLVS) launches with seven staff members. |
2003
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FLVS joins forces with Florida school districts to increase the capacity of students who can be served online through an in-state franchise program. |
2003
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FLVS becomes fully funded as a statewide virtual school and becomes part of the Florida Education Finance Program. |
2012
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FLVS experiences continual growth in student enrollments and now delivers more than 120 courses. |
2013
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275 FLVS Full Time 12th grade students graduate and receive high school diplomas. |
2014
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FLVS reaches a milestone of 2 million completed semester courses. |
2015
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FLVS launches FLVS Flex Elementary. |
2017
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Governor and legislature open access to FLVS for all Florida students. |
Solutions for Students
Florida residents take courses for free while non-Florida residents take courses based on tuition rates.
Students in Florida have the right to choose Florida Virtual School as an educational option. To find out more, see the Florida Statutes. Read more about FLVS as a school choice option in the memo from Florida Commissioner of Education.
Solutions for Students
Solutions for Educators and School Leaders
Florida districts have options for setting up FLVS Franchise schools and administrators outside Florida can take advantage of solutions for course licensing to professional development assistance.
Solutions for Educators and School Leaders