Serving 6 students in grades 8-12, Acts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Acts's student population of 6 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acts is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
50%
21%
White
17%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Acts often compared to?
Actsis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Exceptional Center, Bell Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acts?
The graduation rate of Acts is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Acts?
6 students attend Acts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Acts students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acts?
Acts has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Acts offer ?
Acts offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Acts part of?
Acts is part of Hillsborough School District.
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