Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Okeechobee Achievement 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okeechobee Achievement Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okeechobee Achievement 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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 0.62, 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
#3641 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeechobee Achievement Academy's ranking?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is ranked #3641 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
266 students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Okeechobee Achievement Academy students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee Achievement Academy offer ?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeechobee Achievement Academy part of?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is part of Okeechobee School District.
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