Serving 27 students in grades 6-12, Pioneer Career 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Career Academy's student population of 27 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Pioneer Career 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 Pioneer Career Academy is 0.47, 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
#2689 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
38%
Black
7%
21%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Career Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Career Academy is ranked #2689 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Career Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pioneer Career Academy?
27 students attend Pioneer Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pioneer Career Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Career Academy?
Pioneer Career Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Career Academy offer ?
Pioneer Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Career Academy part of?
Pioneer Career Academy is part of Hardee School District.
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