Serving 63 students in grades 5-12, Disston 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3575 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
88%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disston Academy's ranking?
Disston Academy is ranked #3575 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Disston Academy?
The graduation rate of Disston Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Disston Academy?
63 students attend Disston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Disston Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Disston Academy?
Disston Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Disston Academy offer ?
Disston Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Disston Academy part of?
Disston Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Disston Academy located?
Disston Academy is located in the Wildwood Heights neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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