Lackawanna Alternative Education Center (Closed 2008)
Lackawanna Alternative Education Center served 103 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 103 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 33% |
| Black | 78% | 22% |
| White | 17% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lackawanna Alternative Education Center is Robert E. Lee High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is The Bridge (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pinedale Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Pinedale Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 483 students
0.8 miles
4229 Edison Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490 0.8 PK-6 483 - Jacksonville Central Riverside Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
1.0 miles
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495 1.0 PK-5 363 - Jacksonville Robert E. Lee High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,912 student
1.0 miles
1200 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930 1.0 9-12 1,912 - Jacksonville Annie R. Morgan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
1.1 miles
964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970 1.1 PK-5 377 - Jacksonville Ruth N. Upson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
1.2 miles
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485 1.2 PK-5 440
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