Serving 94 students in grades 6-12, Pathways 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 94 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pathways 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 Pathways Academy is 0.63, 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
#3587 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-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 Pathways Academy's ranking?
Pathways Academy is ranked #3587 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pathways Academy often compared to?
Pathways Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
94 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pathways Academy students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Columbia School District.
School Calendar
View the Pathways Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Classes 2027
January 06, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break- System Closed
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day Of Classes
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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