Northstar High Charter (Closed 2013)
Northstar High Charter served 171 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
33%
Black
11%
22%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)20-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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