Okeechobee Achievement Academy

1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Bottom 50%
Serving 199 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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Okeechobee Achievement Academy's student population of 199 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
199 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3677 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Okeechobee Achievement Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
37%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Okeechobee Achievement Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #3677 out of 3,704 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 87%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
199 students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Okeechobee Achievement Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is Okeechobee Achievement Academy part of?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is part of Okeechobee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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