Success Academy serves 98 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 98 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success 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)
(10-11)10-14%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
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 schools are Success Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
98 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Success Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Lee School District.
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