Life Skills Center (Closed 2010)
Life Skills Center served 335 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 33% |
| Black | 39% | 22% |
| White | 40% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Life Skills Center is Wharton High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pine View Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Denham Oaks Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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