Fresh Start Community School serves 100 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fresh Start Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fresh Start Community School's student population of 100 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fresh Start Community School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
25%
21%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
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 Fresh Start Community School often compared to?
Fresh Start Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School?
The graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fresh Start Community School?
100 students attend Fresh Start Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fresh Start Community School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fresh Start Community School?
Fresh Start Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fresh Start Community School offer ?
Fresh Start Community School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fresh Start Community School part of?
Fresh Start Community School is part of Polk School District.
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