Life Skills Center serves 312 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
72%
21%
White
21%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)5%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center?
312 students attend Life Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Life Skills Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center?
Life Skills Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center offer ?
Life Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center part of?
Life Skills Center is part of Leon School District.
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