Serving 144 students in grades 6-12, Gause Of Leadership 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 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (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
Gause Of Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gause Of Leadership's student population of 144 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gause Of Leadership 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 Gause Of Leadership is 0.71, which is more 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
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
36%
21%
White
30%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
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 is Gause Of Leadership's ranking?
Gause Of Leadership is ranked #3641 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gause Of Leadership often compared to?
Gause Of Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
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 Gause Of Leadership?
The graduation rate of Gause Of Leadership is 30-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gause Of Leadership?
144 students attend Gause Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Gause Of Leadership students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gause Of Leadership?
Gause Of Leadership has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gause Of Leadership offer ?
Gause Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gause Of Leadership part of?
Gause Of Leadership is part of Polk School District.
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