Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Don E Woods Opportunity Center's student population of 31 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don E Woods Opportunity Center is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2567 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
42%
21%
White
26%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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 is Don E Woods Opportunity Center's ranking?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is ranked #2567 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Don E Woods Opportunity Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
31 students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Don E Woods Opportunity Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Don E Woods Opportunity Center offer ?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Don E Woods Opportunity Center part of?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is part of Polk School District.
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