Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Hope Academy 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
94%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hope Academy?
17 students attend Hope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hope Academy students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hope Academy offer ?
Hope Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hope Academy part of?
Hope Academy is part of Gadsden School District.
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