Serving 49 students in grades 7-12, Heritage Park 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 lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Heritage Park Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Park Academy is 0.38, 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)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
76%
21%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
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 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Park Academy?
49 students attend Heritage Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Heritage Park Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Park Academy?
Heritage Park Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Heritage Park Academy offer ?
Heritage Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Heritage Park Academy part of?
Heritage Park Academy is part of Osceola School District.
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