Polk Grad Academy serves 14 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 57% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polk Grad Academy's student population of 14 students has declined by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Story. Your Future.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk Grad 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
36%
21%
White
43%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
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 50-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polk Grad Academy?
14 students attend Polk Grad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Polk Grad Academy students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Polk Grad Academy offer ?
Polk Grad Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk Grad Academy part of?
Polk Grad Academy is part of Polk School District.
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