Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Donna J. Beasley Technical 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy's student population of 202 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy 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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2624 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
25%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
32%
5%
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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy's ranking?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is ranked #2624 out of 3,655 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
202 students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy offer ?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy part of?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is part of Lee School District.
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