Polk Grad Academy serves 71 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Grad Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Polk Grad Academy's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk Grad Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
36%
Black
20%
21%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk Grad Academy?
The graduation rate of Polk Grad Academy is 68%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Polk Grad Academy?
71 students attend Polk Grad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Polk Grad Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Polk Grad Academy offer ?
Polk Grad Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polk Grad Academy part of?
Polk Grad Academy is part of Polk School District.
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