Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Les Peters 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 <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Les Peters Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Les Peters Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Les Peters Academy is 0.60, 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)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
35%
21%
White
53%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
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 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Les Peters Academy?
The graduation rate of Les Peters Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Les Peters Academy?
17 students attend Les Peters Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Les Peters Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Les Peters Academy?
Les Peters Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Les Peters Academy offer ?
Les Peters Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Les Peters Academy part of?
Les Peters Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 11/25/2016
I have a son that was headed in the wrong path, I actually gave up on my own son crying hopelessly every night, my SON HAD BEEN ATTENDING Les Peters for a few months and thanks to a teacher by the name of Mr. Bates, my son has made a complete 360 turn around, it is like magic, I want to thank Les Peters and Mr. Bates personally for changing my son around. For parents that have lost hope, send you child to this school and let their miracle teachers help them, Mr.Bates saved my sons life, THANKYOU!
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