Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Don E Woods Opportunity Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Don E Woods Opportunity Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 446% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I Own This!
School Rankings
Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don E Woods Opportunity Center is 0.62, 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
#2780 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-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 Don E Woods Opportunity Center's ranking?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is ranked #2780 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?
<50% 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 Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Don E Woods Opportunity Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
82 students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Don E Woods Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Don E Woods Opportunity Center offer ?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Don E Woods Opportunity Center part of?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is part of Polk School District.
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