Serving 138 students in grades 9-10, Polk Pre-collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy's student population of 138 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Pre-collegiate Academy is 0.58, 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
#392 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk Pre-collegiate Academy's ranking?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy is ranked #392 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Polk Pre-collegiate Academy often compared to?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckeel Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Polk Pre-collegiate Academy?
138 students attend Polk Pre-collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Polk Pre-collegiate Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Polk Pre-collegiate Academy offer ?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Polk Pre-collegiate Academy part of?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy is part of Polk School District.
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