Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, Graduation Assistance Program ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graduation Assistance Program's student population of 45 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graduation Assistance Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graduation Assistance Program is 0.45, 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
#3544 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
73%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graduation Assistance Program's ranking?
Graduation Assistance Program is ranked #3544 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graduation Assistance Program?
The graduation rate of Graduation Assistance Program is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Graduation Assistance Program?
45 students attend Graduation Assistance Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Graduation Assistance Program students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graduation Assistance Program?
Graduation Assistance Program has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graduation Assistance Program offer ?
Graduation Assistance Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graduation Assistance Program part of?
Graduation Assistance Program is part of Holmes School District.
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