Focus Academy vs. Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Should I attend Focus Academy or Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Focus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Focus Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
101 students
153 students
% Male | % Female
66% | 34%
80% | 20%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3358 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
5
Kindergarten Students
-
7
Grade 1 Students
-
9
Grade 2 Students
-
11
Grade 3 Students
-
17
Grade 4 Students
-
12
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
13
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
15
12
Grade 10 Students
8
6
Grade 11 Students
14
5
Grade 12 Students
64
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
37%
% Black
22%
30%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%