Life Skills Center (Closed 2012)

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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
21-39%
68%
(10-11)
20-29%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
(10-11)
5%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
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 17:1.
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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