Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rising Leaders Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Leaders Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rising Leaders Academy's student population of 309 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
Students will achieve academic excellence through a developmentally rigorous, innovative, challenging curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment.
School Rankings
Rising Leaders Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Leaders Academy is 0.66, 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
#488 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Leaders Academy's ranking?
Rising Leaders Academy is ranked #488 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rising Leaders Academy often compared to?
Rising Leaders Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University Academy Sabl Inc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
309 students attend Rising Leaders Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rising Leaders Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy offer ?
Rising Leaders Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Leaders Academy part of?
Rising Leaders Academy is part of Bay School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2022
Excellent school. love it.
3 3/3/2020
Excellent instruction Math,Reading and creative arts but very heavy homework and unsure of current administration that may not be as seems. Principal inclination is to suspend vs counsel — even kindergarteners— not at their behavior expectations. Maturity & autonomy and excellent behavior expected from even youngest children despite very long days. Heard principal, who mostly seems very nice and sympathetically, yelling repeatedly at young kids during 10 minutes quiet time required at lunch one day and talking in office about student behavior in front of the student (and others in office) waiting for their parent. If your child generally behaves very well/emotionally mature, can manage lots of homework, and can sit still for long periods of day, go for it. Great instruction, caring teachers, small school feeling, interesting extra programs.
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