Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, Esteem Academy ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esteem Academy's student population of 21 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Esteem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esteem Academy is 0.51, 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
#1780 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esteem Academy's ranking?
Esteem Academy is ranked #1780 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esteem Academy?
The graduation rate of Esteem Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Esteem Academy?
21 students attend Esteem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Esteem Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esteem Academy?
Esteem Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Esteem Academy offer ?
Esteem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esteem Academy part of?
Esteem Academy is part of Orange School District.
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