Eckerd Connects Strive Academy (Closed 2025)

Eckerd Connects Strive Academy serves 19 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
42%
21%
White
37%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
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 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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