St. Cloud Preparatory Academy (Closed 2024)

Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-12, St. Cloud Preparatory 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(21-22)
30%
52%
37%
52%
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(21-22)
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
62%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy?
443 students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Preparatory Academy offer ?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Cloud Preparatory Academy part of?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy is part of Osceola School District.

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