Eckerd Connects serves 20 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eckerd Connects ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Eckerd Connects's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eckerd Connects 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
40%
21%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eckerd Connects?
20 students attend Eckerd Connects.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Eckerd Connects students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Eckerd Connects offer ?
Eckerd Connects offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Eckerd Connects part of?
Eckerd Connects is part of Polk School District.
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