Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dropout Prevention School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dropout Prevention School's student population of 395 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dropout Prevention School 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 Dropout Prevention School is 0.67, 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
#3623 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dropout Prevention School's ranking?
Dropout Prevention School is ranked #3623 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dropout Prevention School?
The graduation rate of Dropout Prevention School is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dropout Prevention School?
395 students attend Dropout Prevention School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dropout Prevention School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dropout Prevention School offer ?
Dropout Prevention School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dropout Prevention School part of?
Dropout Prevention School is part of Pinellas School District.
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