Serving 26 students in grades 8-12, The Port Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Port Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Port Academy's student population of 26 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Port Academy is 0.52, 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)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
36%
Black
38%
21%
White
4%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
School Statewide Testing
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Port Academy?
The graduation rate of The Port Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Port Academy?
26 students attend The Port Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of The Port Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Port Academy?
The Port Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Port Academy offer ?
The Port Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is The Port Academy part of?
The Port Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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