Drop Back In Academy serves 195 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (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 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
62%
21%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤5%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤20% 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 Drop Back In Academy?
The graduation rate of Drop Back In Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Drop Back In Academy?
195 students attend Drop Back In Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Drop Back In Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drop Back In Academy?
Drop Back In Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drop Back In Academy offer ?
Drop Back In Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Drop Back In Academy part of?
Drop Back In Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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