Eckerd Connects Strive Academy serves 19 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eckerd Connects Strive Academy is 0.65, 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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
42%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eckerd Connects Strive Academy?
19 students attend Eckerd Connects Strive Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Eckerd Connects Strive Academy students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Eckerd Connects Strive Academy offer ?
Eckerd Connects Strive Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Eckerd Connects Strive Academy part of?
Eckerd Connects Strive Academy is part of Polk School District.
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