HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

www.hardee.k12.fl.us

24 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Hardee Virtual Franchise, located in Wauchula, Florida, serves as the online educational extension of the Hardee County School District. Designed to provide flexibility for K-12 students, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows learners to pursue their studies in a digital environment. It is intended for students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, whether due to a need for self-paced learning, scheduling conflicts, or personal preference, while still remaining connected to the district's academic standards.

The program operates under the umbrella of the Hardee County School Board, utilizing established virtual instruction models to deliver coursework. By leveraging technology to provide access to certified teachers and diverse subject matter, the franchise ensures that students have the opportunity to earn credits and work toward graduation requirements from a remote location. Interested families can find detailed information regarding enrollment, specific program offerings, and district policies by visiting the official Hardee County School District website.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	10
Black	1

White
13 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (41.7 %)
Black
1 (4.2 %)

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:	HARDEE
Phone:	(863)773-9058
Website:	http://www.hardee.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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 2 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 6