FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

www.connectionsacademy.com/florida-online-school-launch

Charter School 5,126 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Florida Connections Academy is a public virtual charter school serving students across the state of Florida. Operated in partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Schools, the academy provides a tuition-free, online learning environment for students in grades K–12. Its educational model is designed for families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom, offering a flexible, home-based curriculum that allows students to learn at their own pace while meeting state academic standards.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, utilizing a combination of live virtual instruction, self-paced coursework, and strong collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging technology, Florida Connections Academy provides a comprehensive educational experience that includes core subjects, extracurricular activities, and advanced courses, all managed through a centralized online platform. It is a popular option for students who require a more flexible schedule due to personal, athletic, or academic needs, providing them with the tools and support to succeed in a digital learning landscape.

5,126

Total Students

142.0

Full-Time Teachers

36.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,114
Hispanic	1,568
Black	938
Asian	106
Two or More	363
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	22

White
2,114 (41.2 %)
Hispanic
1,568 (30.6 %)
Black
938 (18.3 %)
Two or More
363 (7.1 %)
Asian
106 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (0.4 %)
American Indian
15 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)291-0550
Website:	http://www.connectionsacademy.com/florida-online-school-launch
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	5,126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	289

* 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 263

Grade 1 262

Grade 2 319

Grade 3 297

Grade 4 279

Grade 5 300

Grade 6 446

Grade 7 544

Grade 8 584

Grade 9 626

Grade 10 566

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 255

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	263
Grade 1	262
Grade 2	319
Grade 3	297
Grade 4	279
Grade 5	300
Grade 6	446
Grade 7	544
Grade 8	584
Grade 9	626
Grade 10	566
Grade 11	385
Grade 12	255

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	2,710	52.9%
Male	2,416	47.1%

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