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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDEE·NCES 120075007802

HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

1009 N 6TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 · (863) 773-9058 · Hardee County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL52 STUDENTS
Enrollment
52
Combined
DISTRICT 505 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
12 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 4
2
Grade 6
2
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
16
Student demographics
White
3669%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1325%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 38%
Black
24%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 21%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2650%
Female
2650%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
39.0%
FL avg 56.7%
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
52
+41 (+373%) vs 2017
% White
69%
was 82%
% Hispanic
25%
was 18%
% Black
4%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE is one of the tiny K-12 campuss in WAUCHULA, Florida, run under HARDEE, with 52 students on its rolls from grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 353 students per school, that is 85% smaller than typical.

Across the 9 schools in HARDEE (4,547 students total), HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE shows that White students make up the majority at 69%. Other groups include 25% Hispanic, 4% Black. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 55%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Around 23% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is below Hardee County's rate of about 75%.

In the broader community, census data for Hardee County shows median household earnings sit near $60,489, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 20%. Across Hardee County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,547 students), HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE is one campus in the mix.

NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE operates from a town-center location. HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

Looking at the recent track record. HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE's enrollment has ticked up 373% since 2018, when it stood at 11 (now 52). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 82% to 69% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Hardee County at a glance

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Population
25,675
Census ACS
Median income
$60,489
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,547 students

Quick facts

School name
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
District
HARDEE
Address
1009 N 6TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873
Phone
(863) 773-9058
County
Hardee County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
52
Teachers (FTE)
0
Free/Reduced lunch
12 (23%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
120075007802
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
What is the total enrollment at HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE?
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE enrolls approximately 52 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE serve?
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE.
What is the student diversity at HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE?
Student demographics at HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE are roughly 69% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE in?
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE is part of HARDEE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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