Kathleen Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)

Kathleen Step Up 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
6-9%
58%
(12-13)
6-9%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
n/a
School District Name
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What grades does Kathleen Step Up Academy offer ?
Kathleen Step Up Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kathleen Step Up Academy part of?
Kathleen Step Up Academy is part of Polk School District.

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