Serving 242 students in grades 6-12, Success Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 242 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy 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 Success Academy is 0.61, 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
#3641 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
48%
21%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 is Success Academy's ranking?
Success Academy is ranked #3641 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
242 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Success Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Escambia School District.
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