PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

virtualschool.pcsb.org

260 Students

Other K - 12th

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.

260

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	43
Black	28
Asian	5
Two or More	28

White
156 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
43 (16.5 %)
Black
28 (10.8 %)
Two or More
28 (10.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)

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:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 26