Lealman innovation academy is a school in Lealman, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the Pinellas County Schools district and is located just west of the St. Petersburg city limits. Lealman Intermediate School was founded in 2005 and replaced the 28th Street Drive-In Theater in Lealman.
Serving 394 students in grades 5-12, Lealman Innovation 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lealman Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lealman Innovation Academy's student population of 394 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lealman Innovation Academy 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 Lealman Innovation Academy is 0.49, 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
#3643 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lealman Innovation Academy's ranking?
Lealman Innovation Academy is ranked #3643 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lealman Innovation Academy often compared to?
Lealman Innovation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fitzgerald Middle School, Osceola Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lealman Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Lealman Innovation Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lealman Innovation Academy?
394 students attend Lealman Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lealman Innovation Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lealman Innovation Academy?
Lealman Innovation Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lealman Innovation Academy offer ?
Lealman Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lealman Innovation Academy part of?
Lealman Innovation Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Reviews
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