Goodwill Life Academy
Tel:
(239)334-4434
- Goodwill Life Academy serves 50 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Goodwill Life Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Goodwill Life Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 50 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Goodwill Life Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Goodwill Life Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 32% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Goodwill Life Academy is Lee Adolescent Mothers Program (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Acceleration Middle Charter School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Acceleration Middle Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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(239)400-1818 0.0 6-8 114 - Fort Myers Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers Charter School
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(239)333-0766 0.1 K-8 239 - Fort Myers Edgewood Academy Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
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Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)334-6205 0.2 PK-5 523 - Fort Myers Lee Adolescent Mothers Program Alternative School
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3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)332-2526 0.9 6-12 83 - Fort Myers Royal Palm Exceptional School Center Special Education School
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Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)337-3511 1.0 PK-12 156
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