Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 17 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Virtual Instruction Program is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2777 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #2777 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Polk Virtual Instruction Program often compared to?
Polk Virtual Instruction Programis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Full Time Eschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
The graduation rate of Polk Virtual Instruction Program is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
17 students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Polk Virtual Instruction Program students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are Black.
What grades does Polk Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Polk Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is part of Polk School District.
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