Florida Virtual School

What Florida Virtual School does

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a public body corporate of the State of Florida, operating as the state's only fully virtual public school district since 1997. It delivers tuition-free K-12 online education funded through Florida per-pupil state appropriations, serving 250,000+ students during the 2024-25 school year through four primary modalities: FLVS Flex (individual courses, year-round enrollment), FLVS Full Time (a full-time public school district comprising Florida Virtual Elementary, Middle, and High Schools), FlexPoint Virtual School (serving students outside Florida), and Florida Scholars Academy (a unified education system for ~2,300 students in Florida Department of Juvenile Justice care).

The platform is built on a proprietary online learning management system supporting 200+ courses, including AP, Cambridge AICE, dual enrollment, Career and Technical Education, and Driver Education. Notable technical components include an AI-powered Course Selection Tool co-developed with University of Florida, Concord Consortium, and WestEd, and an AI in Math program for personalized math instruction. The organization employs 2,500+ certified teachers and staff, holds Cognia accreditation, and reports a 97% graduation rate for the FLVS Full Time program — the highest in school history and the fourth-highest in Florida excluding lab schools.

The business model is publicly funded: FLVS does not charge tuition to eligible Florida students and derives the vast majority of its operating budget from per-pupil state funding tied to student enrollment and attendance. Ancillary revenue includes nominal transcript fees ($3-$8) processed via Parchment. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and self-serve through flvs.net, supplemented by County Virtual School partnerships and a Schools & Districts Solutions channel offering Digital Learning Labs and Digital Course Licensing. FLVS holds an 18% market share in the broader virtual schools market alongside K12 Inc and Connections Academy. Leadership transitioned in May 2026 with Sam Verghese named CEO and Superintendent, succeeding Dr. Louis Algaze.

Name

Florida Virtual School

Legal name

Florida Virtual School

Website

https://flvs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Florida Virtual School is a Florida state-operated public school district providing tuition-free K-12 online education to 250,000+ students annually through individual courses, full-time enrollment, and specialized programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Online Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB), Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE), Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 online education
• Virtual public school
• Online learning platform
• Distance learning courses
• Homeschool curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a public school district operating tuition-free programs, FLVS receives per-pupil funding from the State of Florida. Revenue is based on student enrollment and attendance in state-approved programs.
2. Transcript and Administrative Fees: FLVS charges nominal fees for official transcript requests ($3-8) and processes these through Parchment. This represents a minor ancillary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Florida Virtual School provides tuition-free, accredited K-12 online education to Florida students through two main enrollment paths: FLVS Flex, which allows year-round individual course enrollment, and FLVS Full Time, a complete online public school program spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization delivers more than 200 courses including AP, honors, dual enrollment, CTE, and Driver Education, supported by certified teachers and an AI-powered course selection platform.

Product overview

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture serving K-12 online education since 1997. The core offerings include FLVS Flex (individual courses), FLVS Full Time (full-time public school district comprising FVES, FVMS, and FVHS), and FlexPoint Virtual School (for students outside Florida). Additional modules include Driver Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement, Cambridge AICE, Dual Enrollment, and World Languages. The organization also includes County Virtual Schools partnerships and Florida Scholars Academy. Students have access to 200+ courses with 24/7 availability, with over 250,000 students served annually. All programs are accredited by Cognia and offer both individual course enrollment and full-time school options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLVS Flex Individual online courses for Kindergarten through 12th grade available year-round with 24/7 access; students may enroll in one or multiple courses to supplement traditional, private, or homeschool education.
• FLVS Full Time Fully accredited online public school for grades K-12 offering full-time, tuition-free learning with a structured 180-day schedule. Comprises Florida Virtual Elementary School, Florida Virtual Middle School, and Florida Virtual High School.
• FlexPoint Virtual School Virtual school program serving students outside Florida with full-time online K-12 education options, extending FLVS's accredited curriculum beyond the state.
• Florida Scholars Academy A unified K-12 education system serving approximately 2,300 students in the care of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Driver Education Course State-approved online driver education course for 8th-12th graders required to obtain a Florida learner's license, with high school credit awarded.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Industry-focused online course progressions providing pathways to skills and certifications for career and college success across eight CTE programs of study.
• Dual Enrollment Program allowing high school students to earn college credits through partnerships with institutions like Polk State College and Daytona State College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% graduation rate for FLVS Full Time program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Polk State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing FLVS students to take college-level courses for credit toward both high school graduation and post-secondary education. Students can earn college credits while still in high school through this partnership.
• Daytona State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing FLVS students access to college-level coursework and credits. Extends the educational pathway from high school to higher education through a seamless enrollment process.
• University of FloridaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on AI in Math program, combining UF's research expertise with FLVS's educational technology platform to develop and enhance AI-powered mathematics instruction tools.
• Concord ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit educational research organization collaborating with FLVS and University of Florida on AI in Math program development. Provides research-based approaches to mathematics education technology.
• WestEdflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on AI in Math initiative, contributing expertise in education research and development to enhance FLVS's AI-powered mathematics course selection and instruction tools.
• CogniacoreOthersGlobal non-profit organization providing accreditation, certification, and improvement services to educational institutions. FLVS maintains Cognia accreditation as a mark of educational quality and standards compliance.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersState regulatory body that approves and oversees FLVS as a public school district. Provides per-pupil funding and establishes curriculum and compliance requirements.
• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesminorOthersState agency regulating Driver Education programs in Florida. FLVS Driver Education course is approved by this department for students seeking to obtain their driver's license.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Largest publicly traded online K-12 education provider in the U.S., operating full-time virtual schools and individual courses across multiple states. Directly comparable to FLVS in product offering, target customer (K-12 students and families), and business model (per-pupil state funding).
• Connections Academy (Pearson): Operates tuition-free online public schools in 25+ states through partnerships with school districts, serving K-12 students full-time. Directly competes with FLVS in the virtual K-12 market and is named alongside FLVS as a key market player.

Regional players

• Texas Virtual School Network (VHS): State-funded virtual school network serving Texas students with online courses and full-time programs. Comparable state-backed model to FLVS, but operates exclusively in Texas rather than competing in Florida.
• Primavera Online Learning: Arizona-based tuition-free online public school serving K-12 students across Arizona. Comparable full-time virtual school model to FLVS Full Time, but confined to Arizona.
• BYU Independent Study: Online K-12 and university-level course provider affiliated with Brigham Young University, serving primarily students in Utah and the LDS community. Comparable individual-course enrollment model to FLVS Flex with similar target segments.
• National University Virtual High School: Accredited online high school affiliated with National University in California, serving students seeking accredited diplomas and individual courses. Comparable to FLVS Full Time and Flex in product offering but smaller scale and primarily California-focused.
• Arizona State University Prep Digital: ASU-affiliated tuition-free online public high school serving Arizona students. Comparable full-time virtual school model to FLVS Full Time, leveraging university brand and partnerships similar to FLVS's dual-enrollment relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Calvert Homeschool / Edmentum: Provides K-12 online curriculum, assessments, and learning platforms used by schools, districts, and homeschool families. Overlaps with FLVS in homeschool curriculum and individual course markets but serves schools primarily as a content/technology provider rather than operating schools directly.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Free online learning platform offering K-12 instructional content, practice exercises, and AI-powered tutoring (Khanmigo). Overlaps with FLVS in supplemental learning for homeschool and part-time students, but does not offer accredited diplomas.
• Outschool: Online marketplace for live K-12 classes and enrichment courses, serving homeschool and supplement-learning families. Comparable to FLVS Flex in use case but operates as a marketplace with independent instructors rather than a single accredited institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/flvs
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaVirtualSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/26935
• Instagraminstagram.com/floridavirtualschool
• Pinterestpinterest.com/flvs
• Xx.com/flvs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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