OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

www.okeeschools.org/

59 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is an educational program offered by the Okeechobee County School District, designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Operating under the umbrella of the district, this program allows students to complete their K-12 coursework in an online environment. It is structured to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual schedules, making it a viable option for students who require more independence or need to balance their education with outside commitments.

By utilizing a virtual curriculum, the program ensures that students have access to state-aligned academic standards while benefiting from the oversight and resources of the local school system. The franchise model emphasizes a seamless transition between online learning and district support, providing students with the flexibility of remote study while maintaining a connection to the Okeechobee community. For more information regarding enrollment and course offerings, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.okee.k12.fl.us.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

295.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Two or More	4

White
34 (57.6%)
Hispanic
17 (28.8%)
Black
4 (6.8%)
Two or More
4 (6.8%)

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:	OKEECHOBEE
Phone:	(863)462-5125
Website:	http://www.okeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	295.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 19