Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)

Catapult Academy serves 117 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
59%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(16-17)
≤10%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
117 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Catapult Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catapult Academy?
Catapult Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.

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