Corporate Academy South (Closed 2012)

Corporate Academy South serves 63 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
≥50%
68%
(10-11)
≤10%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(10-11)
21-39%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 68% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corporate Academy South?
The graduation rate of Corporate Academy South is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Corporate Academy South?
63 students attend Corporate Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Corporate Academy South students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corporate Academy South?
Corporate Academy South has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Corporate Academy South offer ?
Corporate Academy South offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corporate Academy South part of?
Corporate Academy South is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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