Lake Academy

9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 29 students in grades 4-12, Lake Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Lake Academy's student population of 29 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(20-21)
<50%
48%
<50%
52%
(20-21)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
59%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Academy?
29 students attend Lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lake Academy students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Academy?
Lake Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Academy offer ?
Lake Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Academy part of?
Lake Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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