School Overview
Pinellas Virtual School (PVS) is a tuition-free, online public school program operated by Pinellas County Schools for students in grades K–12. Designed to offer a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom, the school allows students to complete their coursework asynchronously, enabling them to balance their education with extracurricular activities, employment, or personal learning preferences. The curriculum is fully aligned with Florida state standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for college and career readiness while working from the comfort of their own homes.

The program functions as a franchise of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), meaning it leverages a proven, state-vetted curriculum while maintaining a local connection to the Pinellas County school district. Students have access to certified Florida teachers who provide guidance, support, and grading, fostering a structured yet autonomous environment. Whether students are looking for a full-time virtual enrollment or are seeking to take individual courses for acceleration or credit recovery, Pinellas Virtual School provides a robust digital infrastructure to support diverse academic needs within the district.
153
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Demographic Student Count
White91
Hispanic27
Black13
Asian1
Two or More21
  • White
    91 (59.5%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (17.6%)
  • Two or More
    21 (13.7%)
  • Black
    13 (8.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: PINELLAS
Phone: (727)588-6448
Website: http://virtualschool.pcsb.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 2
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 12
Grade 22
Grade 34
Grade 410
Grade 59
Grade 66
Grade 720
Grade 821
Grade 910
Grade 1018
Grade 1125
Grade 1224
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7750.3%
Male7649.7%