Dropout Prevention School

301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dropout Prevention School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dropout Prevention School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dropout Prevention School's student population of 506 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Dropout Prevention School 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 Dropout Prevention School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3622 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
48%
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≤10%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dropout Prevention School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
31%
21%
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White
44%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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≤5%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Dropout Prevention School's ranking?
Dropout Prevention School is ranked #3622 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dropout Prevention School often compared to?
Dropout Prevention Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Britt Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dropout Prevention School?
The graduation rate of Dropout Prevention School is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dropout Prevention School?
506 students attend Dropout Prevention School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dropout Prevention School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dropout Prevention School offer ?
Dropout Prevention School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dropout Prevention School part of?
Dropout Prevention School is part of Pinellas School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools closed for students
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Schools closed for students
April 26, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Schools closed for students
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (students released 2 hours early)
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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